Q&A: How to Best Use Probiotics
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
October 23, 2023
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Probiotics
This Q&A is answers to your questions about probiotics, like:
-Do you need to rotate probiotics?
-What’s the best way to take probiotics?
-What if probiotics make me feel worse?
-Do I have to worry about probiotics if I have SIBO?
-And more.
If you have any questions about probiotics, please join me for what I hope are helpful insights.
Featured Studies
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35355730/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35433498/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35820261/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28884589/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126033/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28487606/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37032411/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35578355/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36098362/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36362057/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9553352/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9260993/pdf/12877_2022_Article_3257.pdf
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37161358/
Related Resources
- Should You Avoid Lactobacillus If You Have SIBO? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=260pW-S0-Lk&t=3s
- Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:40 The simple solution is usually best
04:29 Are probiotics worth taking without a diet change?
07:04 Should you rotate probiotics?
11:19 Can you take probiotics long-term?
14:39 Do you need the probiotic capsule?
18:17 Are probiotics that were left out still good?
19:12 Probiotics with/without food?
21:55 What if a probiotic makes me feel worse?
23:47 Should I avoid lactobacillus?
31:25 Can probiotics help reduce med side effects?
32:38 Recap
Get the Latest Updates
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.ca/drmichaelruscio/
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.
Subscribe for future episodes
Download this Episode (right click link and ‘Save As’)
Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.
➕ Dr. Ruscio’s Notes
Q&A
➕ Resources & Links
Getting Started
Discussion
I care about answering your questions and sharing my knowledge with you. Leave a comment or connect with me on social media asking any health question you may have and I just might incorporate it into our next listener questions podcast episode just for you!