Probiotics don’t improve poor vaginal health, study finds
A new study finds probiotics don’t improve poor vaginal health. However, a third of women taking supplements did get better spontaneously.
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Prebiotics: What are they, and where can I find them?
Here are some great sources of prebiotics that can be found in your local grocery store, or even in your kitchen already.
Probiotics can prevent fungal infection spread in gut
German researchers have found that probiotics can prevent the spread of fungal infections in the gut.
Probiotics for depression? Scientists say improved gut health helps keep the blues at bay
A research team from the University of Basel in Switzerland, and the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel (UPK) reports that probiotics can support treatment with antidepressant medication.
Probiotic dessert: Mixmi Froyo prioritizes gut health in new frozen yogurt
Mixmi Froyo is a frozen yogurt that contains billions of live and active cultures to help boost your microbiome.
Do probiotics really work? New coating ensures beneficial bacteria reach target in gut
Scientists developed probiotics with a unique, edible coating that enables the beneficial bacteria to reach the intestine alive.
Scientists create a probiotic for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Probiotics are good for the gut, and new research suggests they could also improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Probiotics not just for the gut? Study shows they could enhance cognition too
Recent research reveals the impact of a healthy gut microbiome and the effects of probiotic supplementation, particularly in aging adults.
Non-invasive tool helps shed light on just how well prebiotics, probiotics really benefit the gut
A non-invasive diagnostic tool has recently been developed by a team of scientists from the U.S. and Switzerland. It measures the levels of a naturally occurring enzyme (bile salt hydrolase) inside the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Fermented foods overhyped? Kefir study shows some labels exaggerate probiotic content
Researchers from the University of Illinois and Ohio State University put five brands of kefir, a fermented dairy beverage reminiscent of drinkable yogurt, to the test.