How Probiotics Can Make Us Feel Worse

Experts often tout probiotics as knights in shining bottles when it comes to gut health. But too much of a good thing can turn hero to villain.

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The gut is a bustling metropolis where trillions of bacteria keep the body humming. But when a new probiotic shows up, this once-harmonious gut community can spiral into turmoil.

For those who suffer such reactions, brain fog can descend, the stomach ache, and access to a bathroom becomes urgent as the probiotic wreaks havoc.