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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
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Been consistent with your probiotic supplements but not feeling any different? 5 simple reasons why

Why aren't my probiotics working? A glass with kombucha being poured into it.

If you're anything like team MC UK, you're a fan of supplements and are constantly on the lookout for tried and tested formulations that will boost your wellbeing. Whether it's a daily Vitamin D tablet in winter, an iron vitamin year-round to improve energy and beat fatigue, or a magnesium boost pre-bedtime to improve sleep quality, there are plenty of research-backed options out there.

Probiotics are having a bit of a moment right now, too, with new formulations popping up left, right and centre promising to do everything from boost gut health to improve mental wellbeing. Heard the term bandied around but not entirely sure what they actually are? "Probiotics are widely promoted as a quick and easy fix for gut health," shares Dr Megan Rossi, a gut health doctor and leading Research Fellow at King's College London who has an award-winning PhD in probiotics.

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