Prebiotic sodas have grown in popularity to the point that major brands now produce such beverages. Here are several ...

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up what's called the gut microbiome. These good bacteria fight off bad bacteria ...

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. There are microbes living in medicine cabinets across the U.S., next to ...

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If you’re looking to support your gut health, you’ve likely explored probiotic supplements—I definitely have. But what if I told you probiotic drinks can provide similar benefits, ranging from gut to ...

Bloating happens when your belly feels full or tight. It may also appear swollen. Probiotics contain good bacteria that help improve gut health, which may help relieve bloating. How Probiotics May ...

Side note: All beans and legumes are great for your gut health—kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, peanuts—your pick. “Not only are they high in prebiotic fiber and resistant starch, they are also rich ...

Buying a bev at the grocery store used to be a matter of choosing between water, flavored seltzer, or a can of Coke. But there’s a new staple beverage aisle category these days: a class of drinks ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...

Probiotics aren’t universally gut-friendly, a study in mice suggests. At least one type of usually beneficial gut bacteria may invite an unwanted guest. Both Lactobacillus microbes were chosen for the ...

A DAZZLING menagerie of microbes live inside the human gut—by some counts a few thousand different species. Most residents of this gut microbiome are not the disease-causing kind. In fact, many do ...

The good news is, experts like Dr. Mitchell are also optimistic about vaginal probiotics—future research could help unlock their potential to tweak our vaginal ecosystem for the better. But before you ...