What are the best probiotics for IBS?
I know some probiotics are recommended over others. Can anyone point me in the direction of a probiotic that is more helpful for IBS?
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! Probiotics are certainly a popular topic in the community. While we can't provide you with medical advice (for your safety), we encourage you to chat with your doctor about the options out there! Hope this helps. Take care! - Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team , to add to what Chris just shared...everyone's experience with IBS is very personal and different (even when it's the same diagnosis). What works well for someone else with IBS-D may not be ideal for you, even if you suffer with IBS-D (and not IBS-C). In some cases of IBS, people find probiotics are actually not ideal to take during certain times (such as if SIBO is present), so they are added back in at a later time. I, myself, am still working on finding that "ideal" probiotic to help build back up my gut microbiome. It's always a good idea to look closely at all ingredients if choosing a probiotic, as some contain dairy which can be problematic if you are sensitive to that. If you are currently seeing a doctor for your IBS symptoms, they may have samples of probiotics you can try first before purchasing. At the end of the day...it's all about trial and error. Best of luck to you, and please stop back and let us know what is working for you! 😀
~Marci
Hey just to answer your question about the probiotics, the 2021 guidelines from American College of Gastroenterology say probiotics are not a sure treatment for IBS. That being said I do dabble in taking probiotics from time to time but try to stick to yogurts. The best yogurts are the silk almond milk yogurt, coconut cult and, cocoyo. I've been using the Swanson health 14 billion probiotics and am happy with those. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for sharing what works for you! I hope you're having a symptom-free day today. Karina (team member)
