Dispelling Myths About Probiotics

More and more people are starting to discover the importance of keeping your gut health in check, and with this expanding knowledge, there has been an increased interest in probiotics. As products like probiotic supplements and probiotic-rich foods become increasingly easier to find, there has also been an uptick in myths that have been circulating about this topic. 

To help you sort the true facts from the exaggerated stories, we have done some research and busted some of the most common probiotic myths for you. But before we dive in, let’s make sure we are all on the same page about what probiotics are. 

What Are Probiotics?

Remember, your digestive tract is home to trillions of bacteria, and the key to optimal gut health is maintaining a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria. This is where probiotics come into play. These living beneficial bacteria are found in a number of different foods and supplements and they are similar to those found naturally in your body, which makes them a great tool to help improve and restore balance in your gut microbiome.   

Common Myths About Probiotics

As more people have realized that their gut is at the core of their overall health and well-being, probiotic foods and supplements have become increasingly popular. With this rise to fame, there has been a lot of information popping up around the internet about these gut-supporting bacteria, but not all of it is true.

Let’s explore some of the most common myths about probiotics.

1. You Only Need Probiotics From Food Sources
Not everyone has a taste for fermented foods, but being that they are chock-full of probiotics, they play an important part in keeping your gut healthy. However, contrary to popular belief, fermented foods aren’t the only source of probiotics. In fact, not all fermented foods even contain probiotics in the first place. So if fermented foods aren’t the only answer, then what else can you do? The most convenient option is often to add a probiotic supplement to your daily routine. This will allow you to get your daily dose of probiotics without having to eat yogurt or kimchi every day.   

2. Probiotics Start Working Immediately You Start Taking Them
For the best results, probiotics should be a part of your daily routine, but they don’t work nearly as quickly as people would like to believe. The true effects of probiotics take time to kick in, and if you aren’t providing your body with a dose of these beneficial bacteria daily, the effects will take even longer to notice. One of the most common times to hear this probiotic myth is in regards to keeping your gut health in check during vacations or while taking antibiotics. Remember, a couple of days of probiotics is unlikely to produce a noticeable difference. The key to success here is to make them a part of your daily routine before, during, and after holidays or a round of medication.  

3. Probiotics Are All You Need For a Healthy Gut
Probiotics are a great tool to help keep your gut health in check, but they aren’t the only tool you need in your toolbox. Achieving and maintaining optimal gut health takes a lot more than adding probiotics to your routine. For example, eating a diet full of natural, whole foods, keeping properly hydrated, incorporating physical activity into your routine, and learning how to manage stress are also important factors that can directly impact the health of your digestive system.

4. Probiotics Can Cause Indigestion
There is a bit of truth in this myth, but hear us out. Did you know that about 65% of adults are lactose intolerant? This means you are unable to properly digest dairy products. Some of the common probiotic sources include cheese, milk, and yogurt. If you fall in the above statistic, then yes – you can get some indigestion from these foods. The good news is that you can opt for other options like sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, and miso soup. You can also add a probiotic supplement to your daily routine instead.

Support Your Gut Daily With Essentials 

At the end of the day, probiotics are one small piece of the overall puzzle to gut health, but just because that piece is small doesn’t make it any less important. When combined with an overall healthy lifestyle and other gut-supporting compounds like prebiotics, water, and digestive enzymes, probiotics are a powerful tool that can help you keep your gut in tip-top shape. 

Here are New Earth, we understand the importance of probiotics for a healthy gut, which is why we included them when we created Essentials—the ultimate gut-health supplement. 

Essentials combines the power of probiotics with other gut-supporting ingredients like plant-based digestive enzymes and organic Wild Microalgae® to provide you with a single, convenient pack that contains all you need to support your gut on a daily basis. 

The best part? You can put it to the test risk-free with our 90-day money-back guarantee.

 At New Earth we are on a mission to positively impact the health of every body and soul we come in contact with. We specialize in producing third-party certified, organic whole food supplements including a variety of probiotics, and digestive support. Our supplements feature a rare, yet highly nutritious superfood, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA). Also known as organic Wild Microalgae®, AFA is a unique type of microalgae that is available in many forms including tablets, capsules, and powders all designed to help you on your journey to holistic wellness. The best part? We offer a 90-day money-back risk-free guarantee on all of our products. Visit our website to learn more.