Probiotics – strains of good bacteria. But how do they affect your mental health? Or can they cause anxiety? Let’s get down to the brass tacks! Yes, they are good for your mental health, and no, Probiotics don’t usually cause any anxiety. In fact, they can help elevate symptoms of anxiety or depression if it…
Cold sores (also called oral herpes) can be quite painful and uncomfortable, causing itching and a burning sensation. They’re caused by a virus called HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1). On rare occasions, they might also be due to the HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2), the variant that’s responsible for genital warts, a sexually…
This article will provide you with science-backed reasoning as to how and why probiotics may or may not lower cholesterol. We would have never guessed it some few years ago, but the development in research just keeps discovering the crucial roles that our gut microbiome plays in our overall health. Yes, in this case, your…
Did you know that bacteria in your mouth and digestive system issues are among the most common causes of bad breath (halitosis)? Now, probiotics also have bacteria and other microbes. Does that mean that probiotics can cause bad breath like these other bacteria in your mouth? The good news for us is that probiotics don’t…
Farting can be so embarrassing, especially if it happens in public, in a confined smell, and everyone knows it was you who did it. Ooooops. This makes me a bit curious whether probiotics can make you fart and if they did, will it smell bad? Also, how fast can probiotics make you fart? Well, studies…
Many people report feeling brain fog after taking probiotics. But is there any science to back up this claim? And if so, what might be causing it? This post is all about what I’ve known and also discovered so far. Have you just lost focus and are facing difficulty in making decisions? It is indeed…
I never knew that probiotics could be the potential cause of dry mouth until I discovered some search phrases about it while doing some research on the side effects of probiotic supplements. I have been taking probiotics for years now, but I have never experienced dry mouth. Rather the opposite has always been the case….
Many research and people’s experiences show that probiotics can improve gut health; however, a major drawback associated with probiotic supplements is flatulence. Most probiotics contain many live strains of bacteria and yeast, and they can survive in your digestive system but can also make you gassy. Gas production is caused by the bacterial fermentation of…
Probiotics have a long history in the world of medicine. They’ve been used to treat several diseases, including diarrhea and IBS. But could this fermented food be causing headaches? Key Highlights While most probiotics are not known to cause headaches, certain strains have been linked to relieving chronic migraines and hangovers. However, those sensitive to…
Yes, probiotics may make you feel sick when you first start using them, causing nausea, bloating, or flatulence. To sort out why some of these supplements disturb the gut when they are supposed to improve gut health, we have to take a closer look at the formulation of these products. So, keep reading to find…