Probiotics are living microorganisms that upon ingestion are purported to have health benefits. In the U.S., probiotics are considered medical foods. Presumably this is because some microorganisms ...
meaning that older adults may be spending money on products that are ineffective and potentially harmful. This paper reviews data on two forms of supplements: herbals and probiotics. An "herbal ...
IBS is a disorder that affects 10 to 15% of adults and causes diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. Shustina said some of the probiotic strains used to treat IBS were ...