Improving gut health can be as easy as incorporating certain vegetables and fruits into your diet. As someone living with IBS, I can attest to the transformative power of a balanced diet brimming with fruits and vegetables. So let me give you a quick list of which ones to pick on your next grocery run….
Are you dealing with unexplained fatigue, skin irritation, and continuous mood swings? These can be signs of an unhealthy gut. While it might not seem very serious right now, in the long run, if you keep ignoring these signs, you are greatly at risk of developing a chronic gut issue. So watch out for these…
Did you know that fermented foods are a good source of probiotics because they have live bacteria? Since pickles are fermented food, does that automatically mean that they also have probiotics? The answer actually varies, depending on the kind of pickles you get and the product type. Plenty of pickles contain high probiotic counts (measured…
It is commonly advised to periodically rotate your probiotics due to their short shelf life. While research does confirm that taking probiotics in different formulations may lead to better results, the rationale behind this recommendation is based on factors other than the bacteria’s shelf life. Most experts agree that you should rotate your supplement every…
Many people associate yogurt with probiotics but do all yogurts really have probiotics? What about Oikos Greek yogurt? Key Highlights That might sound confusing. After all, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus are well-known as probiotic strains, right? So, why is Oikos yogurt declared as a non-probiotic by its manufacturers even if they contain probiotic strains? …
Antibiotics have long been used to treat UTIs (urinary tract infections), but with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the popularity of probiotics, can these good bacteria help prevent and treat these infections? I’ve got good news! Several studies have shown that probiotic strains can effectively be used to prevent and treat UTIs. Some are…
For this read, I have reviewed user stories and scientific studies to find out if probiotics can make your poop stink and, if not, what could possibly be causing it. It is a well-established fact that probiotics may treat conditions like gut dysbiosis and relieve gastrointestinal symptoms. In fact, I have covered why some probiotics…
No doubt, Oregano oil is long considered a germ killer. Many people regularly take oregano oil for gut health. But because probiotics are bacteria and yeast, can the oil components tell the difference, or will they also kill the probiotics? Studies using oregano oil and probiotics have conflicting results. So, you might see some gut…
If you want to know whether probiotics reduce the body’s iron levels, the answer is no. Your probiotic supplement won’t deprive you of your body’s iron contents. In fact, the International Probiotics Organization claims that based on evidence from many studies, the use of probiotics can help balance the required quantity of iron in your…
Did you know that according to my latest research on gut health statistics, the secret of youthfulness lies in the gut? Does that mean probiotics can also help us deal with age-related problems such as joint pain and arthritis or do they actually cause joint pain? I’ve found an interesting news while researching this topic: probiotics…