Can you suggeest vegan probiotics?

Question

I'm a vegan and would like to take probiotics rather than stuff up on anti-biotics. The probiotics commonly available are curds, etc.

Any easily available vegan alternatives?

Answer 1

You certainly can take these in pill form. Try a supplement store or online supplement store to check out your options. Not all probiotics/digestive enzymes come from animals. Papain (pah-pay-ean) is a digestive enzyme from papaya, for example.

Answer 2

It is possible to make soy yogurts with probiotic cultures such as acidophilus. I'm not sure what brands are available in your country but why don't you try your local supermarket/co-op. Just check the ingrediants list to see if they use live cultures.

There are also probiotics available in pill form; however, these were developed by a researcher at my university so I don't know how world-wide they are. Try asking your local chemist.

Sorry this answer isn't too specific but I hope it at least gives you hope that there are vegan sources of probiotics out there... best of luck tracking them down :)