When we set milk to make curds, we use a teaspoon of curds as a starter to make a larger quantity of curds. This teaspoon contains a small number of good bacteria which then multiplies overnight. The same good bacteria are in our bodies. In fact, all the populations of different bacteria are in the ideal proportions when we have a healthy diet and there is absolutely no need for probiotics. Taking probiotics can upset the balance in the populations of the different bacteria and cause digestive disturbances.

When we take antibiotics we indiscriminately destroy all the bacteria – both good and bad. Therefore, antibiotics are only advised when absolutely necessary. After taking antibiotics it takes the body some time to build up the good bacterial populations and at this time in some people, a dose or two of probiotics can be helpful. You could also consume homemade plant-based curd or fermented vegetables.

We never recommend regularly taking commercial probiotics and stopping curds will not have any harmful effects on the body.