The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

Probiotics are certain types of live microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, that live in our gut, nose on the skin, and just about every other part of our body. You can consume them through ...

I asked expert Dr. Ruvini Wijetilaka, MD, to answer our probiotic questions, dispel the myths, and break down the facts. The ...

There is considerable confusion surrounding prebiotics and probiotics. What are they? How do they differ? What do they do for your health? Are the supplements worth purchasing? The list goes on. So, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Taking probiotics (beneficial living microbes) and magnesium together is ...

Within the world of dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals are king. But just behind vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, iron and magnesium, exist a variety of ...

This article is part of SELF’s State of Supplements editorial package, in which we break down the BS claims, lack of science, and very real risks that come with the countless pills, powders, and ...

Many parents have heard of probiotics — those “good bacteria” that help with gut health. But are probiotics safe for kids? And do they really help? Caroline Salozzo, MBA, RD, LDN, a registered ...