A Gastroenterologist’s 8 Essential Supplements for Gut Health–and How to Use Them Correctly

Strategic supplementation can be part of an overall lifestyle plan to improve digestion and total health.
A Gastroenterologist’s 8 Essential Supplements for Gut Health–and How to Use Them Correctly
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You’re not eating enough fiber, so you start a prebiotic. You feel bloated, so you add a probiotic. Your energy is dragging, so you pick up vitamin D. Before you know it, you’re swallowing a handful of pills you’re not even sure are working—and honestly, your gut still feels off.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz said that such a scattershot approach is why many people see little benefit from supplements—and that a personalized plan is the way to go.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.