Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole are routinely prescribed for conditions like heartburn and inflammation or ulceration of the stomach or intestines. But their long-term use has been associated with adverse issues, including gastrointestinal infections, microscopic stomach and intestinal inflammation, malabsorption…
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…
Probiotics are good bacteria. They can restore the biodiversity within the microbiome, fight pathogenic organisms and help heal the gut mucosa. Healthy people should include a few tablespoons of fermented foods, which are rich in probiotics, in their daily diet. …