Why Are My Probiotics Not Working?

Probiotics are affected by your unique gene makeup, age, and microbiome you already have in your body and diet. Reasons why a probiotic may not work include:^[1]

• Incorrect dosage (insufficient amount of CFU);
• Not taken correctly: follow the product directions on how to take it;
• Wrong strain of probiotics: not all strains work for all symptoms;
• Poor product quality: probiotics are fragile, they must survive manufacturing, storage and your stomach acid to be effective in your intestines;
• Improper storage.

1. Malini Ghoshal, RPh, MS. Jillian Kubala, MS, RD. (2020). ‘How Long Does It Take for Probiotics to Work?’ Healthline. 14 January. Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/probiotics-and-digestive-health/how-long-does-it-take-for-probiotics-to-work#research>