Ask a Doctor: Which Probiotic is Right for You?

Ask a Doctor: Which Probiotic is Right for You?
Naturally fermented foods such as kefir and sauerkraut are a good source of probiotics. mediaphotos/thinkstock
Dr. Ann Corson
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Q: These days the shelves are full of different probiotics. Do you have any guidelines for choosing among them? Do you recommend any brands in particular?
Dr. Ann Corson: Probiotic choices depend on the individual patient’s needs.

Diagnostic stool testing can reveal deficiencies in different classes of probiotic organisms. Diet plays a huge role in which probiotics may be needed as does prior medical history and medication usage, especially antibiotics.

Dr. Ann Corson
Dr. Ann Corson
MD
Dr. Corson obtained her MD degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 1982 and is board certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Her solo practice in Philadelphia, PA is devoted full time to the treatment of patients suffering from all forms of chronic disease. In 2008, Dr. Corson joined Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH) to help raise awareness of China’s live forced organ harvesting of innocent prisoners of conscience, primarily Falun Gong practitioners. Since 2016, she has been editor-in-chief of DAFOH’s newsletter.
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