EPISODE · Oct 16, 2023 · 29 MIN
852 - What Probiotic Side Effects Mean—And How to Fix Them
from Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare · host Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC
Are your probiotic side effects a positive sign, or should you make a modification? It's all too common that when people take a probiotic and experience some kind of side effect, they take it to mean that probiotics aren't right for them. And that's understandable. But more often than not, these side effects can be signaling something good (that they're going to work in your gut) or simply that a small adjustment needs to be made. Here's how to know which side effects mean what. Featured Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30294792/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29460487/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22957765/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32190365/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23680358/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29508268/ Related Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEezUQ0V4hQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB-fRYjteNs Continue Learning Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:21 Side effects 04:10 Research on probiotic side effects 05:42 What are probiotics doing in the body? 07:20 4 causes of probiotic reactions 09:26 Symptom durations 10:29 Probiotics that may contain dairy 12:19 Probiotic misconceptions 17:27 Adjustment reaction vs. a real intolerance 18:27 Different probiotic types 21: 25 Some respond to 3 probiotics better than 1 23:25 How do you dose? Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc/ DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.
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