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(Not yet buddying up with these friendly bacteria just yet?

Consider this a PSA encouraging you to do so, stat.)

When is it best to eat probiotics in food form?

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functional medicine dietitian and founder of Fearless Fig

There isnt really an ideal time as long as you are consistently eating them, she shares.

and figuring out when itd be simple to include them in your daily diet.

Prefer the convenience of cereal for breakfast?

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Add some kefir and berries to your bowl.

Always pack a salad for lunch?

Toss in some sauerkraut for a tasty, gut-boosting crunch.

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When it comes to timing your intake of probiotic supplements, things get a bit more niche.

To start, Greenfield takes care to point out that recommendations vary with live-strain and soil-based probiotics.

Greenfield understands that it can be challenging for some people to remember taking their probiotics after a meal.

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We get it.)

Plus, you arent as aware of bloating or discomfort as you are sleeping, Greenfield notes.

How much does timing truly matter when it comes to probiotic intake?

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In light of Greenfields insights and suggestions above, research seems to be divided on this front.

So, whats the real deal?

All things considered, I prefer consistency over timing when it comes to probiotics, Greenfield concludes.

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