📝 Detailed Answer
In my own experience, I've found that taking supplements blindly—even highly recommended ones—can sometimes lead to increased bloating. While probiotics clearly help weight management by altering the gut microbiome, easing digestion, and smoothing bowel movements to improve overall metabolic flow, there are important caveats.
Depending on your constitution, some people thrive on probiotics, while others experience increased gas and discomfort. Specifically, if you suffer from 'Bi-heo' (Spleen Deficiency, 脾虛), where the digestive and absorptive functions of the Spleen are weakened, even high-quality supplements may not be properly utilized by the body.
Therefore, I recommend first strengthening the 'foundation of your body.' If there is a significant accumulation of 'Eo-hyeol' (Blood Stasis, 瘀血—dead blood or debris) or 'Dam-eum' (Phlegm-Fluid, 痰飮—abnormal fluid retention), the efficiency of probiotics will inevitably drop. These metabolic wastes must be cleared first to boost metabolism and allow probiotics to work effectively.
Ultimately, the key is customization. Probiotics are a great supporter, but the 'main engine' is your body's innate Qi (vital energy). If you visit the clinic, we will thoroughly examine your current intestinal health and metabolic capacity to design an optimal plan that creates the best synergy with your probiotic intake.