Probiotics & Enzymes
The Probiotics & Enzymes niche examines the role of beneficial bacteria and digestive enzymes in promoting gut health and overall wellness. This area covers topics such as the impact of probiotics on microbiome balance, enzyme supplementation for digestive disorders, and the therapeutic uses of these supplements in managing conditions like IBS, lactose intolerance, and leaky gut syndrome. It also explores lifestyle factors that influence gut flora, such as diet, stress, and antibiotic use.
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Can You Take Magnesium While on Diuretics?
Often, yes, but it depends on the type of diuretic you take and your kidney function. Some diuretics can increase magnesium loss, while magnesium supplements can interact with medications and may be unsafe in people at risk for high magnesium levels.
Probiotics on immunosuppressants: is it safe?
Possibly, but it depends on why you are immunosuppressed and how suppressed your immune system is. Some research suggests probiotics can be safe in certain immunosuppressed groups, but rare bloodstream infections have been reported, so it is best to get your transplant, rheumatology, or oncology team to weigh in first.
10 Gut-Damaging Foods, Explained by Gut Biology
If you have ever eaten “pretty healthy” and still felt bloated, foggy, or moody, this gut-first framework offers a different explanation: it is not only what you eat, it is what you can digest and how your gut microbes process it. The video frames the gut as a control center for immunity, hormones, and mood, then counts down 10 common food categories that may disrupt the gut lining, the mucus barrier, and bacterial balance. You will also find practical ways to reduce exposure without trying to be perfect.
Is it safe to take probiotics with antibiotics?
For most healthy adults, taking probiotics while on antibiotics is generally considered safe and may help lower the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. However, probiotics are not risk-free, people with weakened immune systems or serious illness should get medical advice first, and timing the doses can matter.