Probiotics for gut health can be confusing.

Learn facts about probiotics from a dietitian to help you make an informed choice.

Moreover, conversations around poop (or a lack thereof) are more mainstream than ever.

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In sum, the potential benefits of any probiotic supplement, for any given goal, will bestrain-specific.

Probiotics exist for everything from digestive irregularity and acne to vaginal health and beyond.

The amount of strains in a serving of probiotics also has implications for potential benefits.

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Brooklyn–based registered dietitian

More isnt always better.

A slightly lower dosage is sometimes just as effective, if not more so.

Its important that while youre replenishing your gut microflora, they haveprebiotic foodsto feed off of, says Pasquariello.

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These include many different grains along with certain fruits and veggies.

Things can get tricky in a highly saturated market abundant with compelling (but sometimes misleading) claims.

Each consumer should do his or her own research about any brands theyre thinking of buying, Pasquariello concludes.

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Brooklyn–based registered dietitian

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