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Re:Gut microbe linked to depression in large health study by ijidak on Sunday February 06, 2022 @03:53PM (#30236896)
> The only effective probiotics I've found are very expensive,

But how do you know if they're effective?

That's always been my question.

What is the effect one should notice?

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Re:Gut microbe linked to depression in large health study by ng12 on Sunday February 06, 2022 @04:23PM (#30237148)
I have some odd GI issues so there's a clear impact there. The alternative treatment is some very nasty medication. Effective probiotics restore normality without the side effects the medications have. I'll spare you the details ;)

More anecdotally I do feel generally better even when my GI symptoms aren't present: more energy, better mood, more restful sleep.

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