If you’ve ever surveyed the back of a Greek yogurt container and seen italicized gibberish, like L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, and L. Acidophilus, you’ve encountered probiotics.
Probiotics are technically defined by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” These little guys are kind of a big deal, linked to all kinds of benefits for your health and well-being. And you can find them in everything these days, from yogurts and teas to makeup and skin-care products to your traditional supplements. It’s enough to make anyone wonder: Should you take probiotics, too?
I get this question a lot from clients; as a registered dietitian, it’s my job to help people make decisions about what they put…
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