In an effort to take better care of your well-being, you may be considering adding a daily dose of healthy gut bacteria (aka probiotics) to your routine. If so, you've likely heard these beneficial bacteria have a number of research-backed benefits, like managing digestive health issues (think: diarrhea and constipation), and promoting gut health.* Plus, probiotics have other surprising perks, like potentially helping with skin problems, such as acne, eczema, and hypersensitivity. Not to mention, if you're looking to build a healthier immune system, incorporating a probiotic may be beneficial: There is a strong connection between your gut health and immunity.*

In order to maximize all these benefits, you may find yourself wondering: What's the best time to take a probiotic? You've heard that fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed better when you take them with food, but does the same hold true for probiotic bacteria?

Experts set the record straight on whether or not there's actually a best time to take probiotics and what other factors affect their effectiveness.