A: Side effects from probiotics are rare, and typically only impact a small segment of probiotic users. This small segment of probiotic users may experience digestive discomfort that may take the form of bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or other changes in digestive & stool patterns. This is oftentimes a type of “detox reaction” which is typically evidence of the gut microbiome beginning to balance itself out. These type of transitory changes in stool patterns can be the result of a “cleaning effect” of using probiotics and healthy changes in diet.

It is important to know that an imbalanced microbiome is the root of constipation. Most people already have issues with constipation and other digestive challenges so it becomes difficult without thorough medical testing to determine or point to probiotic use as being the culprit for such issues.

If you have any concerns about your use of probiotics or other HealthSync™ Global product usage, please consult your physician.

A: Chief Medical Advisor to HealthSync™ Global Dr. Hugo Rodier, MD, stated that people who are experiencing side effects such as those listed above to, “Dilute their products (such as Core 3™ Daily System, or other products) in half and mix it with blended veggies plus apple cider vinegar, and turmeric powder. A spoonful of each should do, but back off [of spoonfuls] if the taste is not tolerable. I also add ginger tea.”

It is also advisable for those experiencing such discomfort to try taking their probiotics with cherry or pomegranate juice which are both high in anti-inflammatory properties.

Dr. Rodier also states, “I tell patients to be patient with the program of cleansing.” It may take weeks or even months for the gut microbiome of probiotic users to balance out. This is a natural part of the process when balancing and healing the gut microbiome.