I have been there myself—trying every 'miracle supplement' out of sheer enthusiasm. Through that, I realized the most important factor is whether your body is actually ready to receive and utilize those nutrients. Probiotics help eliminate waste by increasing beneficial bacteria in the gut; when digestion improves and bowel movements become regular, you establish a fundamental foundation for weight loss. However, there are limitations. It is difficult to jumpstart a stagnant metabolism using probiotics alone. In particular, patients who feel lethargic and experience frequent swelling often suffer from 'Spleen Deficiency' (脾虛, Bi-heo). When the function of the Spleen is weakened, even the highest quality probiotics may not be absorbed effectively, leading to frustratingly slow progress. That is why I prefer to 'open the pathways' of the body using herbal medicine first. By first clearing out metabolic debris—such as 'Blood Stasis' (瘀血, Eo-hyeol) or 'Phlegm-Fluid Retention' (痰飮, Dam-eum)—the efficiency of the probiotics increases significantly. Think of it as changing the engine oil (herbal medicine) before putting in high-quality fuel (probiotics). The correct answer is that it depends on your specific situation. The ideal combination varies based on your current digestive capacity, the severity of your edema, or whether your primary struggle is appetite control. Instead of guessing on your own, I invite you to visit the clinic so we can find the optimal balance tailored to your body's current state.