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I've been on a 100 billion count probiotic once daily for a week. i notice when i eat dinner i have to go to the bathroom 3-4 times. normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Probiotics: Not sure which probiotic you are taking or if it is a mix of strains. However, It may be more than you can handle right now. Consider reducing CFUs (colony forming units).

Answered 5/23/2020

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A member asked:

I've been on a 100 billion count probiotic once daily for a week. i notice when i eat dinner i have to go to the bathroom 3-4 times. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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