Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Probiotics are live microorganisms (small life forms), such as bacteria and yeast.

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

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If you suffer from digestive issues or just finished a round or two of antibiotics, you may be wondering how to get your gut health in check. Often, doctors will recommend you try probiotics to get ...

How Do Probiotics for Women Work? Probiotics work by creating an inhospitable environment for disease-causing species by producing acidic and antimicrobial substances. They also create substances that ...

Delivery systems are constantly evolving to make probiotics more effective. Newer delivery systems include capsules, tablets, powders, and liquids. Some delivery systems are designed to protect the ...