\n
![](\"https:\/\/mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_212,w_2000,h_1123\/c_fill,w_700,h_400,g_auto,q_85,fl_lossy,f_jpg\/org\/ps0vbav5wjuspf8d6.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
\u201c[Keto] does restrict plants and fruits to a certain degree that it could be impacting the diversity of the gut microbiome,\u201d D’Agostino explains, especially if you\u2019re only beginning to dip your toes into the keto waters. \u201cUnder some conditions, you might want to use probiotics,\u201d he adds, if you really want to elevate your gut microbiome.* mindbodygreen\u2019s probiotic+, for example, contains a unique combination of four bacterial strains to ease bloating, aid digestion, and help reset your gut.*<\/p>\n
Some, however, may find that embarking on a keto diet actually enhances<\/em> the microbial diversity in their gut: \u201cI actually eat more plants on a ketogenic diet than I did growing up eating a high carb diet,\u201d says D\u2019Agostino. \u201cNow, I have a lot of gut-healthy salads, vegetables, nuts, artichokes, and greens.\u201d So even though the diet does exclude some foods, you might find that you\u2019re eating a larger variety of plants than you had before\u2014and, thus, you may have a more diverse microbiome. It all depends on the person, and it\u2019s important to listen to what your own body is trying to tell you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n