Okay, let me say something that's going to upset some people: Most probiotics sold on Amazon and at the grocery store are either dead, fake, or worthless. I'm not trying to be dramatic. This is based on third-party testing. Here's what they've found: ❌ Many don't contain the strains listed on the label ❌ Many don't contain the CFU count they claim ❌ Many are stored improperly and the bacteria are dead by the time you buy them ❌ Many contain fillers and additives not listed Why? Because the supplement industry ISN'T REGULATED. Anyone can make a probiotic, slap a label on it, and sell it. "But Ciaara, I bought probiotics and they helped!" Great! I'm genuinely happy for you. Some brands are legitimate. But here's the thing - you don't know which ones unless you're buying from companies that do third-party testing and use practitioner-grade standards. And if you're spending $30 on a probiotic that's not doing anything? That's $30 wasted. What's the alternative? - Start with food sources: Raw sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, coconut kefir. These are ALIVE and don't lie on a label. - If you use supplements, invest in quality: Practitioner-grade brands that undergo rigorous third-party testing. Yes, they cost more upfront. But they actually work. In the 5-Day Gut Reset Challenge (starting January 26th), I'll share exactly which supplements I recommend and why - plus how to get them at a discount. But I'll also show you how to do this entire challenge with FOOD ONLY if that's your preference. Okay, your turn: Have you ever taken probiotics that did absolutely nothing? Or had ones that actually made things worse? Tell me in the comments. (And if you disagree with me, that's fine too - let's talk about it!)

Have you heard of these two bacteria in the gut and do you know much about them? I read about it triggering MS symptoms so just trying to learn more about them. - Eisenbergiella tayi - Lachnoclostridium