We get a number of questions regarding how to take our products. You may ask what’s the right amount? What time of day should I take it? How much should I give my child? Whether you are new to drinking Tula’s CocoKefir probiotics or have been on a probiotic regimen for awhile now, we thought we’d take a minute here to expand on the specific “best use“ practices our founder’s enjoy when taking CocoKefir themselves.
First, there’s no right or wrong way to consume Tula’s CocoKefir. There is no hard or fast rule as to when you should see results or to how quickly you should increase. Everyone’s body is different and is going to react differently. If you or your child has a dysbiotic gut (or leaky gut) you might feel the effects more quickly or strongly than others. After your first serving of CocoKefir™ you might feel bloating or churning in your stomach. This is a good thing, it’s a sign of “die off”.
Signs of die off are also a good gauge for increasing your serving. As part of a healthy diet and to support healthy gastrointestinal and immune function, we recommend to start with a tablespoon a day (teaspoon for kids) and work up to a 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup depending on your needs. Those with a gut dysbyosis or leaky gut, will probably, ultimately, need the larger serving. Try going from a tablespoon to 2 oz, to 3 oz, and so on until you’ve reached the amount that serves you best. If that rate of increase causes you too much discomfort, cut back to a serving size that you can tolerate and then continue to increase at a slower rate once you’ve stablized. Keep working toward the final serving size however, no matter how long it may take you. If you want the most out of Tula’s CocoKefir we suggest taking it on an empty stomach before bed, or first thing in the morning. You can also take it with a meal to help the digestion of that meal, or after a meal if you want to stave off a sugar craving.
