Probiotic supplements may be a growing trend among health-conscious consumers, but the tiny bacteria that have been stuffed into capsules and stacked on pharmacy shelves coexisted with us before we ...

Probiotics are helpful bacteria that support gut health. People with severe illnesses have a higher risk of complications from probiotics. Probiotic side effects in healthy adults are usually minor, ...

Use of probiotics in neonatal units was associated with decreased mortality in preterm and low-birth-weight infants. Rates of necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis were not different versus ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD As probiotic skincare products claim benefits ranging from anti-aging to mood enhancement, researchers reviewed the scientific evidence and found that while some probiotic ...

Both polyphenols and probiotics are great for gut health for different reasons. Polyphenols feed existing bacteria, while probiotics introduce new bacteria into the gut.

Probiotics are regarded as the gut health superheroes that not only help in digestion but also boost immunity and improve skin health. Some research even suggests probiotics can help reduce body fat, ...

Emerging research links the gut microbiome to heart health. Beneficial bacteria may protect the heart, while others increase ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...