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I Took Probiotics for a Month and Here’s What I Learned

Miracle Cure or Gut Wrecker?

Kristie Leong M.D.
5 min readDec 8, 2024
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I was devoted to probiotics — those tiny digestive heroes that supposedly play a role in everything from bloating to mood swings. I popped my daily capsules, believing I was nurturing a thriving gut utopia.

That is, until the fierce and unyielding cramps kicked in.

What began as a journey to uncover the mysteries of inner health quickly unraveled into a gastrointestinal revolt. Something was amiss in my gut microbiome kingdom.

Join me as I unravel the surprising truths and paradoxes behind probiotics, how these supplements affected me, and what they might mean for your digestive destiny.

Could it be that some of us are too quick to interfere with the complex ecology inside our guts? Has our quest for wellness perfection caused more turmoil than bliss?

I learned the hard way that when it comes to probiotics, one size does not fit all. But there is a larger lesson about listening to your body when something doesn’t feel right.

So, let’s explore together: the mysteries of microbes, the hidden signals of cramping and bloat, and what it all means for discovering your own path to gut harmony. My tortured intestines will be forever grateful you stopped by!

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Kristie Leong M.D.
Kristie Leong M.D.

Written by Kristie Leong M.D.

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