10 Probiotic Drinks That Are Definitely Worth Trying, According to Nutritionists
It's not just kombucha.
Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us?
Peeling open container after container of Greek yogurt isn't the only way to get your probiotic fix. The latest and greatest way to load up on the good stuff: probiotic drinks.
Quick refresher: The probiotics found in these drinks (and other probiotic-containing foods) are live microorganisms that are supposed to be good for your body. “These bacteria are similar to some of the strains of bacteria that live in your GI tract,” explains dietitian Scott Keatley, RD, owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Probiotics can help with your body ward off a slew of different issues, like diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, yeast infections, and UTIs, says dietitian Katherine Brooking, RD, of AppforHealth.
You already know about kombucha (basically the O.G. of probiotic beverages) but these days the probiotic drink scene has expanded to include kefirs that resemble easy-to-drink yogurt smoothies and sparkling bacteria-packed waters.
“The probiotics in beverages can come from fermented dairy, such as yogurt or kefir, or fermented vegetables," says Amy Gorin, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition. "Or, they can be added to a beverage during manufacturing.”
Though different probiotic strains can offer different potential benefits, you can pretty much guarantee you're doing your body some sort of good when you sip on a quality probiotic bevvy, says Brooking.
While the research isn’t cut-and-dry just yet, these liquid probiotic products may indeed help support digestion and metabolic health, in particular, she adds.
Whether you're a probiotic pro or new to the good-bacteria game, these 10 nutritionist-backed beverages might be worth a sip.
Brooking is a fan of Siggi's drinkable yogurt because it's packed with live active cultures, offering one billion probiotics per serving. Oh, and it just so happens to provide more than a third of your daily calcium needs and a good amount of protein.
Plus, even the flavored versions are lower on the added sugar spectrum, says dietitian Kelli Shallal, RD, of the Hungry Hobby blog. (The 10 grams of the sugar in this pick come from naturally-occurring lactose.)
Per serving: 110 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 20 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 8 g protein
Proving that probiotic yogurt drinks don’t have to include dairy, Califia Farms’ dairy-free probiotic drink is made from almond, coconut, and oat yogurt. Brooking loves Califia Farms' flavor (she loves the strawberry, personally) and highlights that their drinkable yogurts contain a whopping 10 billion live, thriving active cultures.
Per serving: 100 calories, 9 g fat (2.5 g sat), 4 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 3 g protein
GT's is basically everywhere these days—grocery stores, heck, even gas stations. The probiotic-packed, fermented beverage is made with black tea, yeast, and sugar.
Per serving: 25 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 6 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 0 g protein
Fermented with apple cider vinegar and a kefir culture, KeVita's sweet-tart drinks are smart picks because they're lower in sugar (about four grams per serving) than many fizzy probiotic drinks. Their sweetness comes from real fruit juice and stevia leaf extract, which Shallal favors over artificial sweeteners. “I like that stevia is a plant extract,” she says.
Per serving: 25 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 5 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 0 g protein
“This is one of my favorite probiotic drinks,” says Gorin. It’s made with low-fat Greek yogurt, contains multiple probiotic strains, and provides an impressive 10 grams of protein. Though it is sweetened with cane sugar, it also contains strawberry and banana purees.
Per serving: 140 calories, 4 g fat (2.5 g sat), 18 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 15 g sugar, 10 g protein
Though the amount of sugar in bubbly kombucha varies from brand to brand, Health Ade keeps it reasonable, with just a few grams per serving (mostly from fruit juice). Shallal recommends this one to people who want to incorporate more probiotics without the dairy.
Per serving: 35 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 7 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 0 g protein
Made with fermented milk, kefir tends to have a tangier taste than traditional drinkable yogurts. Gorin recommends Wallaby's kefirs because they have a slightly less-sour taste that may make them more palatable than other brands. If you don't enjoy it on its own, Gorin recommends using it as a base for smoothies.
Per serving: 110 calories, 3 g fat (2 g sat), 12 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 8 g protein
Made with green cabbage, water, red beets, ginger, and sea salt, the Ginger Beet Gut Shot from Farmhouse Culture is a super clean source of beneficial bacteria. The brand literally just presses fermented vegetables, says Gorin. You can knock it back like a shot, sip it slow, or make like Gorin and mix it into homemade salad dressing.
Per serving: 10 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g carbs, 0 g fiber, <1 g sugar, 0 g protein
Here’s something you don’t see every day. Made from probiotic kefir water, Obi's probiotic sodas take probiotic drinks to the next level, says Brooking. (One major perk of water-based probiotic drinks like these over yogurt-based drinks? They're typically lower in calories and sugar.)
Per serving: 15 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 5 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 0 g protein
Suja's probiotic drinks are basically flavored waters that get a boost from probiotics. Shallal likes that they use all natural ingredients, like lemon juice and berry powder. Plus, since they get extra sweetness from stevia, they keep sugar and calories low so you can hydrate with something more flavorful than plain water. (Many flavors also offer a decent dose of vitamin C.)
Per serving: 10 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 3 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 0 g protein
Watch Next
What Is The Healthiest Protein?
Here's Everything Beyoncé Eats In A Day
This Is What 30 Grams Of Protein Looks Like
Sober-Curiosity May Be A Big Trend In 2025
