Probiotics are great for your gut health. They help balance the bacteria in your digestive system, which helps you feel better and get sick less often. But what about hair loss? Well, it turns out that probiotics may be able to help with that too. Many experts have noticed a link between hair loss and…
Probiotics are all the rage these days. You can find them in almost every grocery store and they come in a variety of forms, from pills to powders to drinks. So are probiotic supplements worth the money? And more importantly, do they actually work? In this blog post, we will take a look at the…
There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of probiotics and birth control pills. Some people believe that taking probiotics while on birth control can decrease the effectiveness of the pill. Others claim that there is no evidence to support this claim and that probiotics are safe to take while on birth control. So,…
If you’re like most people, you probably think that anything sold in the United States has to be approved by the FDA. And while that’s mostly true, there are a few exceptions – and probiotics are one of them. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what probiotics are, why they don’t require FDA approval, and…
Do you ever wonder why probiotics are so expensive? It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new product on the market that promises to improve your gut health. And of course, these products come with a hefty price tag. As someone who has struggled with gut health issues for years, I know…
My Top Picks Your sweat is odorless; It is, in fact, the bacteria on your skin that turns you from sweaty to smelly. So, if you still find yourself asking, do probiotics help odor? The answer is a resounding yes! Because if bad bacteria can make you smell bad, the good bacteria can do just…
Generally, it is believed that antibiotics and probiotics are agonists and can not co-exist. However, the relationship between antibiotics and probiotics isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Here are some key points that will allow you insight into their love-hate dynamics. Key Highlights Adding to the complexity, certain antibiotics are more detrimental to the beneficial…
Statistics from WHO show that about 40% of pregnant women are anemic due to vitamin deficiencies. Similarly, the incidence of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is as high as 70-80%. These issues can be cured with prenatal vitamins and probiotics. Multivitamins compensate for micronutrient deficiencies, and friendly bacteria keep off gut discomfort during pregnancy. But…
According to a 2020 survey, about 50% of Americans reported using Apple cider vinegar for health and wellness purposes. Similarly, the usage of probiotic supplements is constantly increasing ( demographics show 61% of Americans used probiotics in 2020). But do these products also go well when taken together? Or does the vinegar’s acidity reduce the…
According to UCSF, the normal stomach acid pH ranges between 1.5 to 3.5. However, most probiotic strains flourish in the intestinal and colon environment where the pH is between 6 to 7. These values indicate that probiotic supplements lacking the right species or appropriate coatings to protect susceptible strains are nearly ineffective. Therefore, here are…