
What to do when weight loss stops
Share: Ever feel like you’re “eating perfectly” but still not losing weight? It’s possible. But it’s not what happens most often. Usually, there are one
If you believe the marketing claims, probiotics can help you with just about anything—IBS, leaky gut, diarrhea, brain fog, depression, skin conditions, and even fat loss.
But is this actually true?
Generally speaking, probiotics probably won’t hurt, and they might help. They also might be a complete waste of money.
The idea is that probiotics can help rebalance your gut microbes so the “good” bugs outweigh the “bad.”
Here’s where it gets tricky.
There are hundreds of strains of gut bacteria. And if consumers don’t choose the right probiotic for the right ailment, they’ll get no benefit. (That’s according to Gabrielle Fundaro, Ph.D., one of the world’s foremost experts on gut health and probiotics.)
In fact, based on research, there are only a few known conditions that probiotics help with. (Spoiler alert: Fat loss isn’t one of them.)
So what do probiotics work for?
How do you choose one? And how do you know if it’s working?
Here’s what we know from research:
► Probiotics are most likely to help: IBS, ulcerative colitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, H. pylori, infectious diarrhea, and C. diff
► Probiotics aren’t likely to help: metabolic health, digestion, mental health, fat loss, or “leaky gut” (+ more)
► Probiotics DO NOT need to be refrigerated
► It’s best to take probiotics right before meals
► Symptoms should improve within 4 weeks (if it’s working)
The big takeaway here: If you’re considering a probiotic, you want to ensure the one you choose has the right strains for your ailment. So always ask your doctor first and use their recommendation and instructions.
Share: Ever feel like you’re “eating perfectly” but still not losing weight? It’s possible. But it’s not what happens most often. Usually, there are one
Share: Some say saturated fat—found in coconut, chocolate, butter, and fattier cuts of meat—is terrible for your health, gumming up your arteries and leading to
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” The holidays are knocking at our doorstep, and I’m sure you’ll be ok
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” The Pull-Up You’ve decided that you want to crush your first one, or
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” Once upon a time, people played sports. Before playing those sports, they would
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” When working with clients who want to lose weight we often only set