Is your gut being scammed? Apollo doctor breaks down Indias probiotic obsession draining wallets and the simple fix that actually works

A video post by Apollo Hospitals Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal has challenged Indias growing fascination with probiotic pills. He warns that probiotics alone offer little benefit because most bacteria do not survive stomach acid and require prebiotic fiber to stay active. Highlighting this in his Instagram post, Dr Kaushal urges people to prioritise real food, noting that prebiotics from everyday ingredients like bananas, garlic and oats are far more effective for long term gut health.