Like the gut, vagina, or urinary bladder, our mouth also possesses an oral microbiome that influences our oral health and taste perception. For this reason, probiotics, especially in the Lactobacillus and Streptococcus genus, may harbor the potential to alter the composition of the oral microbiome. This also hints that if you already have a stable…
As someone who has spent years studying gut health, I can attest to the fact that the topic can be both fascinating and complex. Recently, there has been a lot of buzz around probiotics and how they can improve overall health, including bladder health. But have you ever wondered if probiotics can change the color…
Before making any decisions about adding probiotics into your daily routine, it’s important to understand the risk factors associated with taking these supplemental bacteria strains and how they could potentially affect your kidneys. Recent studies show about 10% of the world population and 15% of the US adult population is affected by kidney disease. These…
Due to the limited number of studies about probiotics, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered about them. One of these is: “Can taking probiotics cause frequent urination?” As someone who has experienced the discomfort of frequent urination in the past, I was curious to learn more about the potential effects…
Someone just asked me, “Do probiotics make you smell fishy?” Another asked, “I wash but still have body odor?” These got me curious about doing research on the topic. Here’s what I discovered after reading studies and blogs on the subject: Key Highlights: Probiotics aren’t likely to cause body odor. However, in rare cases where…
It has long been established that probiotics are bacteria, but they are a good kind of bacteria. But because they’re bacteria, is it possible for them to cause vomiting if you take a probiotic supplement, drink, or food? Here’s some good news: there’s nothing to worry about. I researched this topic for you and learned…
As someone with experience in gut health, I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome. Probiotics are often touted as a way to improve gut health, but what happens when they cause tiredness and fatigue? For this article, I have consulted user reviews and scientific papers to find the link between probiotics and tiredness….
Probiotics are sometimes marketed for their anti-depression properties but are these slogans true? In this article, I have analyzed if any proven link exists between gut bacteria and mental health. Probiotics don’t cause depression or mental stress in any way. Instead, they might help elevate its symptoms by positively affecting our gut microbiome through microbial…
After a long day, there’s nothing as sweet as hitting the sack and letting your body rest for a while. The body needs sleep because it improves mood and brain performance and reduces health risks. Good sleep should go hand-in-hand with a healthy dose of probiotics because both of these improve our overall health. Research…
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…