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These live microorganisms, found in both food and supplements, add beneficial microbes to the gut microbiome that may offer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Probiotic supplement use ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Probiotics may help relieve constipation ...

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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 ...

In recent years, probiotic supplements have been publicized as a miracle cure for everything from digestive woes to mental health ailments and hormonal imbalances. The idea is compelling: Swallow some ...

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 ...

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 ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...