The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

I asked expert Dr. Ruvini Wijetilaka, MD, to answer our probiotic questions, dispel the myths, and break down the facts. The ...

It may be surprising to learn that microbial genes (bacteria) outnumber human genes 100 to one in the human body. This may make you run for the hand sanitizer, however, these are the genes that make ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Taking probiotics (beneficial living microbes) and magnesium together is ...

Last year as many as four million Americans consumed about $3 billion worth of probiotic supplements — living bacteria — in ...

There is no need for a supplement to add probiotics to your diet and keep your gut in good shape. Many people talk about probiotics as supplements, but you can actually get these microorganisms ...

A gut-health expert said certain probiotic species could help treat disorders like IBS and eczema. Alexandra Shustina said most adults should eat a probiotic- and fiber-rich diet for good gut health.

Researchers have shown that probiotics can protect hatching chicks from bacterial diseases without destroying beneficial microorganisms. PROBING NEW SOLUTIONS — Danielle Graham, assistant professor of ...

Byproducts from gut bacteria breaking down tryptophan, a dietary amino acid, can restore hormone-secreting gut cells reduced by obesity, a new study found. It opens the door to a natural, ...