Frequently asked questions

• Do Trust Your Gut Pixies need to be refrigerated?

  No. Trust Your Gut Pixies do not need to be refrigerated - making them perfect for travel! Similar to active dry yeast used in baking, our probiotics are freeze-dried, so they survive without the need for refrigeration.

• 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 package inside quickly after it arrives. 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.

• When is the best time to take probiotics?

  Try to take your probiotic at the same time every day, with food. Don’t worry about finding the “perfect” time of day. Simply choose a time that works for you and aim to keep it consistent.

• Is this probiotic safe for kids?

  This probiotic is intended for adults - but we do have a kids version located here!

  While the flavor is the same, the kids’ version has a lower dosage of probiotics per serving and fewer probiotic strains.

• 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].

• 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.