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Can Probiotics Cause Heart Problems?

Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017

Question: Hi, I was going to start taking pro biotics cause I keep reading how important gut health is. are they generally safe? Can they cause heart problems?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probiotics are very safe!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

As of dates, there are no adverse effects of probiotics reported. They have no negative impact on the heart as well. However, they are not always required but they are not also strongly discouraged. In most instances, the decision to use is mostly decided by those taking them.

Do you have any reasons that might have prompted you to consider taking them?

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 hours later)

hello, I just want to work on establishing healthy gut flora. I have alot of friends that take the Plexus triplex and swear that its helped them with allergies and a whole lot of other stuff. I'm just wanting to take probiotics not the plexus.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Feel free to take it!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will encourage you to go ahead and take the probiotics. As we review your progress on treatment, the decision to continue or not would be backed by your assessment. Like i mentioned in my previous mail, the decision to take or not at this point is more personal than medical, but carries no drawbacks.

I wish you well. Hope all is fine!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana