Best time to take a probiotic?

[renerdrat]

I've read places that before a meal is best.. then places that after a meal is best, and some say during.... Which one??

I want to get the most out of it and am confused.

[Dimond]

Anytime on an empty stomach. If it must be somewhat close to meals, at least 2 hrs before or after.

There should be directions for that particular one you're using too. Occasionally there may be slight variations.

[renerdrat]

oh k.
The ones I had didn't have any directions. So it's not good to take it with the meal? Like sprinkled on it?

[RawKnitster]

The probiotic I'm using says to take on an empty stomach, morning and evening.

[PunkRotten]

Mine says take 2 caps a day on an empty stomach. I take it first thing in the morning about 30 mins to 1 hour before I drink my smoothie.

[Dimond]

There is some that say you can take with food, but generally it's taken on an empty stomach. Which brand is it?

[Stina]

Did anyone feel like taking a probiotic made a distinct difference in their health?

[Dimond]

Stina, I've been using probiotics for years and credit them for strengthening my immune system, even before raw. I also like how the ones made with Saccharomyces Boulardii or Cerevisiae contain Vitamin B12 & other hard-to-get nutrients. It's definitely one of the top supplements I'd recommend for every single person.

[renerdrat]

ok I'll be taking it not with my meal.. uh the one I got is dr michael murray 12/12 probiotic.

And yes it's totally helped! I actually thought it was gonna have bad effects like most things I try (vitamins, enzymes) but instead of the usual forgetfulness I feel constantly I now don't have that at all. Plus it helped a lot with constipation. But the things is is that I started to get constipated again..

I think it's because I started taking it with my meal. When I first got it I was taking it before eating, but then I read somewhere that you could sprinkle it on food so I thought why not... But I think I'll go back to the way I was taking it.

thanks