Probiotic drinks are a convenient way to support your gut health. There are four types of probiotic drinks on the market right now that include kombucha, kefir, probiotic shots, and some sodas. Kefir is the reigning champ of the bunch, though, with no added sugar. Here are some of the best probiotic drinks.
Kombucha
Kombucha is one of the most popular probiotic drinks. It is made from tea and flavoring that ferments with certain yeasts or bacteria, giving it a recognizable sweetness and fizziness. Brands such as SYNERGY, Pilot, and Health Ade all have excellent options. Look at the labels for drinks with low sugar content.
Yogurts
Chobani probiotic has a great dairy-based Greek-style yogurt, and their Raspberry acai is a popular flavor that touts multiple probiotic strains. Califia Farms went with a plant-based version based on nut milks. Both should be perfectly drinkable on their own or can be used as a part of a healthier breakfast.
Health Ade Pop
If you don’t want the probiotic drink to resemble breakfast, Health Ade also makes sodas full of antioxidants, lactic acid, and prebiotics. Strawberry vanilla seems to be the favorite flavor out of this new batch.
Kefir
Green Valley lactose-free kefir is the perfect drink for those that are lactose intolerant. It’s organic, plain, and has no added sugar. This even works great in baking. Lifeway’s kefir is more dairy-based and advertised to come from grass-fed cows’ milk without added sugar.
SoGood SoYou Digestion Shot
This is a probiotic shot with a fruity flavor. It’s great for digestion and contains apple cider vinegar, ginger, and cantaloupe juice.
Gut Health
Probiotics can have some great health benefits. They can help with constipation, diarrhea, eczema, UTIs, and general metabolic health. Dairy-based drinks are also good sources of calcium and vitamin D. Research is still underway to provide conclusive reports on probiotic effects, but most people should experience at least minor digestive improvement.
