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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...