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Are you taking Probiotics regularly?
The link below is the list of the top probiotics in 2023: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-probiotic-supplement
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I should be have it
Started today. Was slacking on my probiotic
Kandy,
Slacking is acceptable- as long as we get back on the saddle.:)
Yes
One thing I found is that probiotics can be HSA eligible if your doctor will write a letter saying they are needed for your condition. My doctor wrote me a letter for this and now it is an eligible expense.
SusanaCafe,
Thank you for sharing this information. Katie
I don't take a supplement but I do eat greek yogurt nearly every morning for breakfast and have some cottage cheese (with various toppings) for a snack. Do you think that is enough Ksmiles123 or do you think a supplement is necessary? My gut health seems to be fine, but I was curious what you thought. :)
Christina,
I think your diet should be adequate for probiotics. Being on many antibiotics de the good and the bad bacteria. A probiotic will be assist in replenishing the good bacteria. Gut health affects brain health. They have learned so much more about the gut/ brain connection over the past few years.
Dragonlady
I had a different experience with probiotics. I read a journal article where it stated that certain kinds of bacteria found in probiotics can help diminish the pooling of certain bad bacteria in lungs that lead to mucus secretions and lung infections. I used my bronchoscopy results to identify the two kinds of bad bacteria found in my lungs and matched it to the particular probiotic bacteria in certain brands that may hinder pooling and growth of my bad bacteria. I take one probiotic in the morning and a different probiotic in the afternoon to match the two different kinds of bad bacteria that I had. So far, it has reduced my cough and phlegm production by over 50 percent.
Dragonlady
I should add that I had just been treated for a UTI where the antibiotic cleaned out all of the bacteria and my cough and phlegm was greatly reduced. I started the probiotics when my symptoms were greatly reduced because of the antibiotics
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What were the bad bacteria in your lungs and the name of matching probiotics?
I am glad that you are feeling much better?
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Below is a list of recommended probiotics: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-probiotic-supplement
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