A global atlas mapping two key gut bacteria in infants around the world has uncovered a treasure trove of bacterial strains ...

New research shows that encapsulated probiotics improve memory, while non-encapsulated powder is better for reducing anxiety ...

How you take probiotics can affect their impact on the brain. A study from Örebro University points to new possibilities for personalized approaches, depending on whether the primary aim is, for ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Fermented foods vary widely in the number of different types of probiotic bacteria they contain, as well as the total number of microorganisms. Kefir is ...

Discover when probiotic supplements are necessary and when they aren't, according to expert medical advice for optimal gut health.

Dairy products like kefir, skyr, labneh, cottage cheese, sour cream, Yakult, and cultured buttermilk have probiotic levels ...

While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic ...

Probiotic supplements containing "killed" bacteria might help some people with irritable bowel syndrome find relief, a new study suggests. Experts said the findings add to evidence that certain ...

In an intensive care unit at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Greg Priebe was treating a teenager whose lungs had failed. To make matters worse, the patient spiked a fever from an infection brewing in ...

Stomach acid can dissolve probiotics and lessen their efficacy. Nature’s Bounty uses an enteric coating to protect the probiotics until they reach the digestive tract. This controlled delivery method ...

Experts are increasingly shifting away from recommending the supplements. But experts are increasingly shifting away from recommending the supplements—the American Gastroenterological Association does ...