Q: Why do you recommend probiotics be taken after meals instead of on an empty stomach? (i.e.HLC High Potency, HLC Mindlinx, HLC Intensive probiotics)
A. It used to be advised to take probiotics on an empty stomach based on the logic of not having food combining with the probiotics. However, after some research, it was shown that the adherence rate is superior when bacteria are taken with food, such as 10 minutes after a meal. This is because the pH in the stomach is less acid after a meal, and therefore the bacteria can more easily survive.
Most practitioners now recommend taking probiotics after eating. Yet, these probiotics are resilient enough to survive through strong stomach acid as well. Basically, take them when you can!
A. It used to be advised to take probiotics on an empty stomach based on the logic of not having food combining with the probiotics. However, after some research, it was shown that the adherence rate is superior when bacteria are taken with food, such as 10 minutes after a meal. This is because the pH in the stomach is less acid after a meal, and therefore the bacteria can more easily survive.
Most practitioners now recommend taking probiotics after eating. Yet, these probiotics are resilient enough to survive through strong stomach acid as well. Basically, take them when you can!
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