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Why a pill with barely any health benefits could be the 'most important' new...
Probiotics — pricey supplements designed to support the trillions of bacteria blossoming in our guts — have become a big business, with a market that is projected to exceed $57 billion in the next...
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Harvard researchers have identified gut bacteria that help athletes — and...
Researchers have started to identify bacteria that may play a role in elite performance by helping athletes get energy from food or break down chemicals that cause soreness. A Harvard team is planning...
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A new kind of probiotic could change the $38 billion market by using real...
Seed, a new company with some big names behind it, is about to break into the $38-billion probiotics industry. They aim to rely on real science to create their product, a probiotic designed to...
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A simple guide to probiotics — what they are, where to find them, and whether...
Probiotics are live bacteria that are intended to have health benefits. They may help with diarrhea and IBS, but the evidence for other benefits is still lacking. Experts told INSIDER you shouldn't...
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Harsh cleansers could be disrupting your skin's 'good bacteria' barrier and...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Probiotics help build up your skin's...
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3 reasons you should try kombucha — and 6 reasons why you shouldn't
Kombucha is practically mainstream these days. You can find it anywhere from your local natural food market to your city’s largest grocery store. And, for the most part, this is a good thing....
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Probiotics shouldn't be treated as a food supplement, according to a new study
While evidence suggests probiotics can be beneficial to your health, they may also have serious side effects. A new study found probiotics can cause bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine and...
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A first-of-its-kind probiotic aims to combat hangover symptoms. It works by...
A genetic engineering startup is launching a probiotic to combat the aftereffects of drinking alcohol. Called ZBiotics, it's designed to be consumed before a night of drinking to help break down...
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A man's gut brewed its own alcohol, making his blood alcohol level more than...
A 46-year-old man was pulled over for erratic driving and found to have a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. Still, he insisted he hadn't been drinking. Doctors later found out he...
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3 'health' products that are a waste of money, according to dietitians
Plenty of ubiquitous products peddled to improve health and well-being are more or less useless, health professionals say. Dietitians consistently named probiotics, alkaline water, and juices —...
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What probiotic should you take when on antibiotics or have GI issues
Unless you have recently taken antibiotics or encountered foreign bacteria by visiting another country, you may not need to supplement your diet with more probiotics. Probiotic foods such as yogurt are...
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Do probiotics help you lose weight? There's no scientific proof they can
There is no definitive research that has found probiotics can directly help you lose weight.Commercial probiotics may not be able to survive and thrive in your gut.Foods containing probiotics are part...
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How often should you take probiotics? What researchers know so far
There's no daily recommended dose of probiotics because researchers are still studying which strains of probiotics help and how much you need.Many over-the-counter probiotic products contain a range of...
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Can you overdose on probiotics? Side effects include bloating and gas
You cannot overdose on probiotics to the point where it causes death. Common side effects of too many probiotics can lead to bloating, gas, and nausea. People at greater risk of dangerous side effects...
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You can take probiotics when pregnant. Science-backed benefits are few
Probiotics are safe to take throughout pregnancy, but there's not enough evidence to suggest they will benefit most pregnancies.Probiotic supplements should be third-party tested by an FDA-certified...
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Probiotics could help with mental health, but experts say you shouldn't rush...
New research suggests probiotics — food or supplements containing beneficial microbes — might help improve mental health, reducing depression and anxiety. Previously, probiotics have been touted to...
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The difference between prebiotics and probiotics — and how to add both to...
Summary List PlacementWhile probiotics and prebiotics are just a small slice of our incredibly complex gastrointestinal system, they are very important for our health. Here's what you need to know...
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4 unexpected benefits of taking probiotics including improving depression,...
Summary List PlacementNot all bacteria are bad. In fact, trillions of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, live in your gut, making up what doctors call the gut microbiome. These...
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Why you should try kombucha — the probiotic-rich, low-sugar alternative to soda
Summary List PlacementThanks to the growing interest in probiotics, kombucha can be found everywhere from health food stores and supermarkets to online retailers and your local bar.While this fizzy tea...
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The major health benefits of kombucha and how much you should drink,...
Summary List PlacementKombucha can be found everywhere from your local café tap to the supermarket shelves. While it may appear to be a new trend, the truth is this fizzy fermented tea has been around...
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