{
"$type": "site.standard.document",
"bskyPostRef": {
"cid": "bafyreibwhosyt5g6xow45rgewondkr7z6kudctp44eevap7uqdkahbneru",
"uri": "at://did:plc:a5inl4pgrbfkhrrd6s3mxard/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2svjtvja62"
},
"path": "/lifestyle/why-your-probiotics-may-be-causing-stomach-cramps-and-what-to-do-about-it",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-04T13:00:42.000Z",
"site": "https://www.foodandhome.co.za",
"tags": [
"Health",
"Lifestyle",
"On shelf",
"cramps",
"Featured",
"gut health",
"lifestyle",
"probiotics",
"stomach cramps",
"Why your probiotics may be causing stomach cramps – and what to do about it",
"Food & Home Magazine"
],
"textContent": "Probiotics aid the digestive system in significant and beneficial ways. But introducing it to your gut may lead to stomach cramps and other unwelcome symptoms. It’s not a lost cause, though. There are practical things you can do to reduce stomach upset and help your system adjust. Probiotics are what we call ‘good bacteria’, [...]\n\nThe post Why your probiotics may be causing stomach cramps – and what to do about it appeared first on Food & Home Magazine.",
"title": "Why your probiotics may be causing stomach cramps – and what to do about it"
}