Why Probiotics May Not Always Help, And Could Actually Do Harm
By Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer | September 6, 2018 03:13pm ET
Plenty of people take probiotics in food or supplements in the hope of boosting their digestive health. But a new, small study suggests that some people may not benefit as much as others from these so-called good bacteria.
The study found that, when people consumed standard probiotic bacterial strains, some people's guts appeared resistant to the bacteria, meaning the bacteria failed to successfully live in or colonize their guts. But for others, the bacteria readily grew and flourished in the gut.
The study suggests that not everyone may benefit equally from standard probiotic treatments, the researchers said. [Don't Be Fooled: 5 Probiotics Myths]
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