Probiotics promise to fix gut health, but do they deliver? Gastroenterologist, Dr Ashwini Setya breaks down the science behind 'good bacteria' and its role in digestion, immunity, and mental health.

While eating probiotic foods at a certain time of day may not impact their effectiveness, there are specific situations that ...

Probiotics interact with gut cells. This results in higher levels of specific proteins, known as anti-inflammatory cytokines. The presence of these cytokines brings in more macrophages and mononuclear ...

Maximize the effects of omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics by taking them together. Learn how these dietary supplements can improve your digestive system and overall health.

Probiotics aren't as well-researched as creatine or whey protein, but they're growing in popularity—not as muscle-building supplements, but rather ones that can optimize gut health. These live ...

You may already know the basics when it comes to eating for optimalgut health. You integrate greens and cruciferous vegetables in your meals to make sure you're eating enough high-fiber foods and ...

Dear Readers: Last week, Brianna Paris and Michael Denning, MD, Brody medical students, shared ideas about colon health. They wrote more than fit the space. They said that by making mindful dietary ...

Probiotics are intended to mimic, strengthen the effects of “good” bacteria. Over the past decade, probiotic dietary supplements have turned into a multi-million dollar industry, taken by almost 4 ...

A new UCLA Health study found that taking an eight-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative ...

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 ...