These Are The Three Strains To Look For In A Probiotic To Combat Bloat*

Nobody enjoys being bloated, but so many of us are. Whether it's caused by (food, travel, hormones, and even stress), it's estimated that anywhere from 40-70% of adults1 have these functional gut concerns (aka nonspecific woes like bloating, gas, discomfort, feelings of excessive fullness, etc.). It's frustrating. 

Whenever something is amiss with our gut, probiotics tend to be at the top of the list for potential solutions, and they should be. You just need to know what to look for, (because while many probiotic bottles say they can rid your bloat, they really aren't equipped to). 

This probiotic strain has been clinically studied to aid digestion and reduce gas.*

If your digestion is slowed, and things aren't moving through your system as regularly as they should, the result may be an uncomfortable distended stomach. 

L. acidophilus NCFM is a well-studied probiotic strain and is known for its ability to effectively reach the gut microbiome after ingestion. (Remember: Probiotics are live microorganisms and have to survive harsh conditions—like the stomach—to have a positive effect.)

Researchers of a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology looked at how 12 weeks of supplementation with probiotic strain L. acidophilus NCFM impacted bloating3, abdominal discomfort, and bathroom regularity concerns for 340 adults. 

Rounding out our list of the best probiotic strains to address bloat is B. lactis Bi-07. This probiotic works especially well when taken with L. acidophilus NCFM. Researchers of a study published in The Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology compared the effects of a probiotic (containing these two strains) to a placebo on bloating severity4 in 60 adults in their 30s and 40s. 

The three strains outlined here have been clinically shown to combat bloat.* And you can find them all in mindbodygreen's advanced probiotic+ with bloat support. 

Not all probiotics work for bloat support. Some probiotic strains are better for weight management, some promote women's health, and some may not even have a lot of scientific evidence behind them.*