Trust your gut

Frequently asked questions

• Does Trust Your Gut need to be refrigerated?

  There’s no need for refrigeration. Similar to active dry yeast used in baking, our probiotics are freeze-dried, so they survive without the need for refrigeration.

• Is Trust Your Gut safe to take when pregnant or breastfeeding?

  We always recommend checking with your doctor before adding any supplements when pregnant or breastfeeding, though many of our customers enjoy Trust Your Gut probiotic and prebiotic during this time. There is evidence to suggest that taking probiotics during pregnancy may reduce the risk of dermatitis and eczema in infants [13].

• Is Trust Your Gut safe for children?

  While many of our customers like to share their probiotics with their children, we do have a delicious pre + probiotic specifically for kids aged 4 and up located here.

  Kids typically need a lower dosage of probiotics per serving and fewer probiotic strains.

• It’s hot where I live. Should I be worried about this probiotic in extreme heat?

  Not to worry. We’ve formulated our probiotics to withstand high heat during shipping time to you (even during summer!). If you live in a particularly hot area, monitor your tracking as your probiotics make their way to you so you can bring your bottle inside once your package hits your door. Then simply store at room temperature, away from moisture, and enjoy!

  If you have any questions about your tracking or how we ship, please let us know! You can reach us at info@ora.organic.

• Can I split up the probiotic dose throughout the day?

  Yes! In general, bacteria in the gut live 12-24 hours. When you consume probiotics like those found in Trust Your Gut, the minimum time they'd be in your system is about 12 hours (assuming the bacteria just pass through the digestive tract and don't divide/reproduce or take up residence in the intestines).

  If those bacteria are happy and do reproduce or attach themselves to the walls of the intestines, they can have a much longer effect (which is why we include prebiotic food for the bacteria in Trust Your Gut!).

  If you’re experiencing digestive difficulties, are taking or have just taken antibiotics, or otherwise are concerned that your probiotics are not adhering properly to the intestinal wall, you can split up your dose throughout the day, taking one capsule with breakfast and one with dinner. We’d recommend taking this course only if you can remain consistent with your probiotic dosing schedule.

• Can I take these probiotics while I’m taking antibiotics?

  YES! In fact, it’s recommended! A meta-analysis of research studies suggests that taking probiotics while prescribed antibiotics may reduce the occurrence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (citation). 

  Because the antibiotics are meant to wipe out probiotics in the digestive tract, you want to take your probiotics at least 2 hours away from when you take your antibiotics. So, if you’re taking antibiotics with breakfast and dinner, you could take your probiotics with lunch. 

  Depending on your antibiotic prescribing schedule, you may choose to split up your probiotic dosage throughout the day, so that you’re replenishing your gut microbiome more frequently. For example, if you’re taking antibiotics with breakfast and dinner, you could take your probiotics at lunch and before bed.