What are the best probiotics for gut health?

The best probiotics for gut health include fermented foods (like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut), kombucha, cottage cheese, tempeh, and supplements like Elo Smart Gummies.

Emerging research continues to show that probiotics have a profound impact on our overall health. While this is an ever-evolving topic, some studies have found that probiotics help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, and decrease BMI [1,2], whereas others suggest that they can impact blood sugar, inflammation, and mental health [3,4].

Learn more about probiotics and their impact on gut health in this article.

Dean Karnazes with Elo Smart Gummy in his mouth

References

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Top probiotics to aid weight loss and 6 foods to add to your weight loss plan. EverydayHealth.com. (n.d.). https://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/top-probiotics-to-aid-weight-loss/
Mazloom, Z., Yousefinejad, A., & Dabbaghmanesh, M. H. (2013). Effect of probiotics on lipid profile, glycemic control, insulin action, oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes: a clinical trial. Iranian journal of medical sciences, 38(1), 38–43.
Madabushi, J. S., Khurana, P., Gupta, N., & Gupta, M. (2023). Gut Biome and Mental Health: Do Probiotics Work?. Cureus, 15(6), e40293. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40293