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 ...

Probiotics naturally occur in fermented foods. A deficiency of these "good" gut bacteria can have serious consequences. Photo: Getty Images/Science Photo Libra The importance of a healthy gut and an ...

The science behind probiotics is quite fascinating. First off, it’s important to understand that there are many different strains of probiotic bacteria, each with their own unique characteristics and ...

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How Do Probiotics for Women Work? Probiotics work by creating an inhospitable environment for disease-causing species by producing acidic and antimicrobial substances. They also create substances that ...

How a healthy dose of bacteria might change your life...for the better. Dec. 13, 2007— -- Probiotics contain "friendly" bacteria, and are said to help with intestinal health. You can buy it as a ...

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 ...

You’ve likely heard about the benefits of probiotics—from supporting your digestive health to improving morning sickness in pregnancy. But what about the tiniest members of our families? If you’re ...