[ng12]

I brew my own kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and occasionally kombucha. Of those kefir is the most demonstrably effective, all of them are cheap.

The only effective probiotics I've found are very expensive, costing around $120/mo.

[ijidak]

> The only effective probiotics I've found are very expensive,

But how do you know if they're effective?

That's always been my question.

What is the effect one should notice?

[ng12]

I have some odd GI issues so there's a clear impact there. The alternative treatment is some very nasty medication. Effective probiotics restore normality without the side effects the medications have. I'll spare you the details ;)

More anecdotally I do feel generally better even when my GI symptoms aren't present: more energy, better mood, more restful sleep.