Q I buy probiotics and laxatives all the time. Do I have to stop these when I start Korean medicine treatment?
A You don't need to stop right away. Probiotics are generally fine to continue alongside treatment, and laxatives can be used in parallel for now—gradually reducing them as bowel function improves with treatment.
Detailed Answer
Probiotics can often be taken alongside Korean medicine treatment as they may benefit the gut environment. However, frequent long-term use of stimulant laxatives can make the gut dependent and weaken its ability to move on its own, so it is better to gradually reduce their use as treatment progresses. Let us know what products you are using and we can adjust together.
Korean Medicine Perspective
As Korean medicine treatment restores bowel motility function, you will find yourself reaching for laxatives less often. Rather than an abrupt stop, we recommend a natural, symptom-paced reduction.
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