Struggling with Probiotic Intolerance: Exploring Prebiotic Alternatives
A user shares their challenges with tolerating various probiotics, seeking advice on alternatives. The assistant suggests focusing on prebiotics and non-fermented foods due to a histamine intolerance, emphasizing personalized dietary strategies and consulting healthcare professionals for tailored guidance.
Unable to tolerate any probiotics supplements
Seemingly unable to tolerate any probiotics, no matter how safe or high quality they are.Have tried optibac every day, optibac every day extra, custom probiotics d lactate free, l rhamnosus gg single strain, florastor s boulardi. Negative reactions from all of them despite giving them all a while to help and also starting at the lowest conceivable dose.
Anyone else had this issue and what alternatives have you managed to find success from? I’m thinking perhaps a purely prebiotic focus might be best, and retrying probiotic foods (although I do have severe histamine intolerance so not sure this is viable)
If you are unable to tolerate probiotic supplements, you might consider focusing on alternatives like prebiotics and certain dietary changes. Prebiotics are a type of fiber that feed the good bacteria in your gut, potentially offering some of the benefits associated with probiotics without introducing new bacteria that might cause reactions1.
Additionally, considering your histamine intolerance, you may want to explore non-fermented prebiotic-rich foods, such as bananas, chicory root, garlic, onions, and asparagus. These can help support gut health naturally without relying on supplements or fermented foods.
It’s essential to tailor your approach to your personal tolerances and possibly consult with a healthcare provider or a dietitian, especially since you have specific dietary restrictions and intolerances. They can provide personalized advice and help monitor any dietary changes you implement.
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