What Are the Negative Effects of Probiotics

There has to be a few negative effects of probiotics - right. Nothing is perfect in this world.

Some people find that taking probiotics gives them gas and bloating. This usually wears off within a week or so. Best advice is to start slowly.

"Humans live in close association with vast numbers of microorganism that are present on the skin, in the mouth, and in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These commensal microbes have coevolved with humans and demonstrate a high degree of interdependence with them."¹

Over the course of evolution, bacteria have adapted to colonize every available niche. So it would be a brave person to say that a bacteria that is helpful in one part of the body, might not become a danger when introduced to another area.

Possibly the biggest potential danger of probiotics is the risk of transferring antibiotic resistance from probiotics to more deadly microorganisms. This is why scientists have strict rules on which bacteria can qualify as probiotic.

Who needs to check with their doctor first

Anyone who is severely immunosuppressed should not take probiotics unless they are under the care of their health professional. Check out this research on HIV and probiotic safety which showed that some probiotics seemed suitable and some did not.

The safety of probiotics for patients with pancreatic dysfunction is also not clear.

Post cardiac surgery patients should also discuss this with their doctor to avoid any possible negative effects of probiotics.

Patients with blood in their stools also need to talk to their doctor before they start a course of probiotics.

Pregnant women should talk to their health care professional.

Probiotics have an impressive track record with diarrhea in toddlers, but remember that diarrhea causes dehydration that can kill so discuss the treatment with your doctor first.

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