I have two ways of looking at this First: Eating fruits and veggies is not necessarily like taking a pro-biotic. It's true that bacteria is everywhere, but they're probably not the specific type we need in our gut. read more
First: Eating fruits and veggies is not necessarily like taking a pro-biotic. It’s true that bacteria is everywhere, but they’re probably not the specific type we need in our gut. read more
You’ll find probiotics in fermented foods such as yogurts (with live, active cultures), sauerkraut, and kimchi. Keep in mind that most of the time, you can’t get enough probiotics through eating foods alone, and you’ll need to take a supplement. Prebiotics: Fiber food for bacteria. Prebiotics are basically food for probiotics. read more
Probiotics are everywhere these days, as food manufacturers rush to capitalize on public interest in these functional foods. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be consumed by humans to achieve certain health benefits. read more
Keep in mind that most of the time, you can’t get enough probiotics through eating foods alone, and you’ll need to take a supplement. Prebiotics: Fiber food for bacteria. Prebiotics are basically food for probiotics. Taking prebiotics helps probiotics work better and more efficiently. read more
Most probiotics are bacteria, though some species of yeast have also been identified to have probiotic qualities. Once ingested, these friendly microbes take up residence in your gastrointestinal tract, where they help in the management of disorders such as diarrhea, lactose intolerance and colitis, according to the California Dairy Research Foundation. read more