Research on probiotics

December 17, 2018

Recently, two studies published in Cell on probiotics have been getting a lot of attention.

I’ve written previously about probiotics, including when it would be appropriate to take a supplement, how to pick a supplement if you are going to take one, and the problems that can be associated with probiotics. Here are additional takeaways from the new studies.

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Does everyone need a probiotic supplement?

September 15, 2017

Probiotics are good bacteria. They can restore the biodiversity within the microbiome, fight pathogenic organisms and help heal the gut mucosa.

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