Do We Really Need Probiotics In Our Coffee, ... "Probiotics do not necessarily have to be native to our guts," says food microbiologist Glenn Gibson of the University of Reading in London.

Whether you need to take prebiotics or probiotics depends on your individual health needs and diet. If your diet is low in fiber, adding prebiotic foods or supplements could be beneficial.

Why do cardiologists warn against probiotics? There’s not a lot of research on probiotics for cardiovascular health. One study found that Bifidobacterium Lactis and Lactobacillus Rhamnosus may ...

It's not just kombucha and yogurt: Probiotics are now showing up in dozens of packaged foods. But what exactly do these designer foods with friendly flora actually offer — besides a high price tag?

It's not just kombucha and yogurt: Probiotics are now showing up in dozens of packaged foods. But what exactly do these designer foods with friendly flora actually offer — besides a high price tag?

Picture a dusty, nomadic herdsman around 5000 B.C., trudging with his mare somewhere in Central Asia, and pausing to quaff a refreshingly tart yogurt drink from his gourd. Fast forward to the present ...