What do you all know about probiotics?

[Hela]

5. Foods are better than pills, IMO

My rheumatologist recommended that I work on my gut health for lupus and autoimmune issues. I started with pills but didn't see real improvement until I started eating more probiotic foods. I think the steady intake of fermented foods is better and produces better results. I started out with one food per day and built up to the three per day I use now; I still take probiotic pills at bedtime on an empty stomach (I use Culturelle). They're not cheap.

I drink 8 ounces of plain kefir in the morning, have 6-8 ounces of yogurt with lunch, and drink some kombucha in the afternoon or with dinner. I also use miso, sauerkraut and pickles, but more as condiments than anything else. I do have some jarred kimchi from Trader Joe's, but it packs a punch and isn't my favorite taste.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-super-healthy-probiotic-foods#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9