Probiotics Timing: My 3-Month Experiment to Find the Best Time
Probiotics Timing: My 3-Month Experiment to Find the Best Time Probiotics Timing: My 3-Month Experiment to Find the Best Time In January 2024, at 31, I was bloated 4 days a week and had irregular bowel movements (2–3 times daily). A friend swore by probiotics , but when should I take them? Morning, noon, evening, or after meals? I spent 3 months testing a $15 probiotic (10 billion CFU) at different times, logging 90 days of results. After losing 70% of my bloating and gaining 2 regular movements daily, here’s what I learned, with numbers, tables, and tips to make probiotics work for you. Probiotics 101: What They Do and Why Timing Matters Probiotics are live bacteria that boost gut health, aiding digestion and immunity. They colonize your gut, where 70% of your immune system lives. A 2023 study showed probiotics reduce bloating by 20% in 8 weeks for 60% of users. But timing affects their survival—stomach acid (pH 1.5–3.5...