Author: omnibiotics

Your body already has over 30 trillion bacteria, so it is very unlikely that you could take too many probiotics, which add more healthy bacteria to your digestive tract. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms found in some foods, like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut, and can also be obtained through supplements. Common strains of probiotics include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which offer different benefits, but both help keep your intestinal environment—or gut microbiota—balanced. In adequate amounts, these good bacteria are associated with a variety of probiotic benefits, including helping to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lactose intolerance, and some infections. While research indicates probiotics have…