Choosing a Probiotic Supplement: What you need to know

Probiotics are gaining increasing attention as more and more data recognizes that optimal health starts in the gut microbiome. People around the world tout the myriad of health benefits of fermented foods and probiotic supplements. Therefore, the market is flooded with options for the consumer. So how do you choose a probiotic? My friend and ... Read more

Health Benefits of Probiotics

The health benefits of probiotics are nothing new to science and medicine. The use of fermented foods for nutritional and therapeutic purposes dates back thousands of years. Although knowledge of beneficial microorganisms developed within the last century, people have enjoyed the benefits of these friendly flora for much longer. The word probiotic comes from pro and biota, meaning ... Read more