Vegetarians & ProBiotics

KeepRunningFatboy
KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
edited November 20 in Food and Nutrition
Question for Vegetarians: (I eat a mostly whole and raw foods, plant based, very restricted diet) DO you use probiotics, and is it beneficial?

I began taking them about 2 weeks ago. I'm not really noticing any improved energy. Honestly the only thing I have noticed (TMI ALERT) is I am not using the #2 as frequently. With my diet, using the #2 was usually not a problem and frequent.

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  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    I think those vegetarians that eat really healthy would NOT need pro-biotics. Their gut flora is probably on top shape as it is. Funny how it's slowing down your BM's. I take pro-biotics from time to time and they make me more regular (daily). But I eat a lot of junk.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    You don't need them if you are a eating lots of vegetables. It's the folks not eating much fiber who need probiotics.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,225 Member
    I just eat probiotic foods. If you don't eat dairy, that crosses out yogurt and kefir, but there's still fresh (not canned) sauerkraut, kimchi (without fish sauce if your preferences require), other fermented pickles, miso, raw vinegar, kombucha if you like it, etc.
  • KristyDonovan
    KristyDonovan Posts: 67 Member
    I doubt you need probiotics. I'm also veggie although not raw. Unless you've recently been on antibiotics I bet your gut flora are in top shape!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    KeepRunningFatboy wrote: »
    Question for Vegetarians: (I eat a mostly whole and raw foods, plant based, very restricted diet) DO you use probiotics, and is it beneficial?

    I began taking them about 2 weeks ago. I'm not really noticing any improved energy. Honestly the only thing I have noticed (TMI ALERT) is I am not using the #2 as frequently. With my diet, using the #2 was usually not a problem and frequent.
    @KeepRunningFatboy

    Magnesium supplements work.
    Most likely you are not eating enough fat and oils:
    Full fat yogurt and cheese and salad dressing and mayo, avocado, tofu, olive and other oils, olives
    ground flax seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds.


  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    I only take a probiotic pill when i need it (like after a round of antibiotics, after stomach upset, after accidentally eating dairy). They don't perform magic by fixing all my allergies, all my intolerances, all my energy problems, my first born child, etc. They just regulate my gut.

    But i do eat plenty of fermented foods (kimchi, kefir, yogurt) and fruits and vegetables so i already get plenty of pre and probiotics in my diet.

    I doubt they are causing constipation; that could be due to your diet (like low fats, lower fiber, not enough water).
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