What are Probiotics? Probiotics are temporary, helpful microorganisms (like bacteria and yeast) that when consumed provide a benefit to the host (that’s us!). We all have bacteria and other microorganisms that help us digest food, destroy dangerous cells, and produce vitamins. There are millions of strains of probiotics and they each provide a different effect on the body, which may be positive or negative. For this reason, we encourage a strain-specific approach to specifically target whichever symptom you are aiming to address. For more information on well-researched probiotic strains for certain ailments, check out the US Probiotic Guide here. Below you’ll see a list of probiotic myths. If you’ve ever wondered why there is so much disagreement around probiotics- this might help clear some of that up! Probiotic Myths Listing the FULL name doesn’t matter The strain name differentiates it from others in the same family because probiotics act differently. It’s really important to know which one specifically you are using so that you can target specific symptoms or conditions without exacerbating them. It’s a red flag when a probiotic company won’t disclose the strain name and you can usually find a brand that will disclose this information. Probiotics are […]
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