How to Choose a Probiotic

Before buying a probiotic, ask yourself: what is the goal? Diarrhea, constipation, or improving gut health? Each bacterium has a specific function:

• Diarrhea: prefer Saccharomyces Boulardii.
• Constipation: choose probiotics with Bifidus.
• General gut health: a combination of Lactobacillus, Bifidus, and other bacteria.

Avoid probiotics with garlic, turmeric, or plants that can kill probiotics. Unfortunately, many brands don't know how to formulate them.

Avoid probiotics with prebiotic fibers, such as FOS and inulin, if you have FODMAP sensitivity or SIBO, as they can cause gas, bloating, and cramps.

More bacteria or more strains does not mean better; what matters is the modulation of the flora, not the quantity.

Ideally, take it in the morning or at night, preferably with capsules resistant to stomach acid.

At Longevus, you can choose probiotics according to your goal: with fiber, FODMAP sensitivity, multi-bacteria, or simple.

Summary

Choose the right probiotic for your goal, avoid bactericidal ingredients, and follow schedules that increase bacterial survival.