Probiotics interact with gut cells. This results in higher levels of specific proteins, known as anti-inflammatory cytokines. The presence of these cytokines brings in more macrophages and mononuclear ...

Curious whether kombucha is good for you? The fermented tea offers probiotics and antioxidants that may benefit gut health and overall well-being.

How Do Probiotics for Women Work? Probiotics work by creating an inhospitable environment for disease-causing species by producing acidic and antimicrobial substances. They also create substances that ...

If you’ve heard the buzz about oral probiotics, lozenges or melts that deliver beneficial bacteria to your mouth, you’re not alone. The idea is simple: just as gut probiotics can nudge your intestinal ...

We hear about probiotics a lot, especially in terms of gut health. But they also crop up in conversations on vaginal health. Are these the same types of probiotics? Can we get them from eating yogurt?

Ritual claims that Synbiotic+ can help balance your gut microbiome. It contains a blend of prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic bacteria. Each capsule has 11 billion CFU and different bacterial ...

Consumers drive probiotic beverage growth despite widespread microbiome ignorance. Inspect labels: focus on clinically studied strains, meaningful CFUs, and sugar. Choose fermented and high‑fiber ...

Last year, as many as four million Americans consumed about $3 billion worth of probiotic supplements — living bacteria — in 2024, according to the International Probiotics Association, accounting for ...

Your gut loves them both, but one is the real gut-health superhero. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Both prebiotics and probiotics support a happier, healthier gut. If you’re wondering ...

There’s hardly a person nowadays who hasn’t been advised to incorporate a probiotic supplement into their daily routine. Beneficial bacteria are truly our fellow assistants when it comes to ...

When you’re a parent, you spend a whole lot of time thinking about what your kids eat (or don’t, in the case of picky eaters). After all, it’s important for children to get the nutrients and vitamins ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Elizabeth Hayes, Nutritionist Assistant with the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, explains how probiotics benefit our bodies, especially during pregnancy. What is the ...