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A member asked:

At what time during the day is it best to take probiotics? should i only take it once a day, or before every meal?

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Dr. Andrew Oswari answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: It really depends on the product. Most often it's beat to be taken before each meal.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 2/6/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Variable: Good timing for taking probiotics include 20 minutes after a meal, upon awakening or right before retiring for the night.

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 1/15/2020

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