Interesting article on probiotic use after antibiotics

[Kneeofit]

Like anyone who's experienced a C. Diff infection, I've been curious about probiotics. I know many swear by them or by a specific type. My impression is that most medical professionals consider probiotics to have unproven value, but to be harmless.....possibly even helpful, if the patient believes in them.

Within the US, unless a probiotic is advertised as being for disease treatment or states that it reduces a particular health risk, they are considered dietary supplements and don't require FDA review.

Interestingly, this article notes a rather small-scale 2018 Israeli study that reported decreased recovery among patients using a common probiotic:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2019 ... ntibiotics

For now I'm sticking with the occasional serving of live culture-type yoghurt....

[Bobbie]

Thx for posting the article. Probiotics are an individual choice. They appear to help some but not others.

Feel better.

[NS789]

Thanks for sharing! Opinions about probiotics always seem to be mixed.

When I first saw an Infectious Disease specialist and his intern I thought they would both be huge proponents of probiotics. But instead they were just like, "if you feel like they help, then great, keeping taking them. No harm done." But they certainly didn't seem to have strong feelings about them one way or another and they did note that the evidence is limited.

So yeah, just do whatever you feel is beneficial for your body. You know it best.