Q. What do you think about those trendy diet probiotics, like Foodology? Would you recommend them?

To be honest, I've experienced bloating myself while trying various health supplements. Probiotic-based supplements definitely have advantages, such as improving bowel movements and the gut environment, and their accessibility makes them very attractive. However, there are limitations. A supplement is only a 'support' tool; it cannot fundamentally enhance your body's innate metabolic capacity. Specifically, those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), a deficiency in Spleen function leading to weak digestion, may find that certain ingredients irritate the gut, causing further bloating or discomfort. In Traditional Korean Medicine, rather than simply 'eating less and moving more,' we emphasize clearing out 'Dameum' (痰飮, accumulated phlegm/fluid) and 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis), which are metabolic waste products. It is like trying to push more cars into a road that is already blocked—it only creates more congestion. I've tried extreme fasting in the past, but it only damaged my health and left me feeling dizzy, which was a costly mistake. In conclusion, supplements are not inherently bad. But if you are wondering, 'Why is it so hard for me to lose weight?', I recommend identifying where your body's energy flow is blocked before picking a supplement. Weight loss is an area that requires a customized approach based on your specific physical condition.