Just to be safe, Alex swung by a local Walgreens to consult the pharmacist. "Great choice," the pharmacist said, pointing out that acidophilus is also helpful for restoring gut flora after a course of antibiotics. They recommended keeping a few extra sachets in a first-aid kit.

The first stop was Walmart, where the pharmacy aisles were stocked with various probiotic powder options . Alex grabbed a box of Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Fitbiotic Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Suitcase zipped and gut-guardians packed, Alex was finally ready to head to the airport, knowing that whatever the local street food threw their way, they were prepared.