Q: I am a satisfied customer of DigestLIVE! Do I need to take probiotics if I'm already taking your supplements?
A: Hi Josefina,
This is Nomi, the head nutritionist over here at DigestLive. I am so happy to hear that you are happy with our product!
Regarding your question, DigestLive™ is not a probiotic but does contain some prebiotic fibers (those are the fibers that feed the happy bacteria in your gut). Though I would not consider it a prebiotic, specifically.
Whether or not a person needs probiotics, and which probiotic, is individual to each person's health. Probiotics are strain-specific, which means that specific strains have been researched to ameliorate certain conditions. As a clinical nutritionist I do not recommend probiotics without doing a full assessment and then I look into the human clinical trials to match the strain to the condition.
In regards specifically to constipation, these strains have been proven to be helpful for treating constipation.
- Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis DN 173 010
- Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12
- Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938
- Lactobacilluscasei CRL 431
I would discuss with your doctor the use of supplementation and I would do an assessment with a clinical nutritionist or dietitian before starting a supplementation routine. Often people do not need a probiotic as much as they need a prebiotic and dietary support. Having some one-on-one guidance can help you make an informed decision for your best health.
I hope this is helpful!
Have a great day,
Nomi
Nomi (Jessica) Spain- Levy, CNS, MS, NBC-HWC
Nomi is a Board Certified nutritionist and Head Nutritionist here at Organza, Inc. You can contact her at nomi@organzainc.com.
