Probiotics are big business. In 2017, the global market was about $46 billion. By 2022, experts forecast that the “digestive health, immunity, and probiotics” category of consumer products will exceed ...

You’ve surely heard of probiotics, which can help maintain a healthy gut for better digestion, nutrient absorption and immune support. But a budding class of probiotics called “psychobiotics” is being ...

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This figure illustrates the impact of gut microbiota on the pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Healthy microbiota regulate the glutamate/GABA metabolic balance, inducing an ...

One may matter more than you think.

The human digestive tract houses trillions of microorganisms. This complex ecosystem weighs approximately 4 pounds and contains more bacterial cells than human cells in your entire body. Once ...

As the gut health trend continues to grow, the probiotic market has exploded—it was valued at $87.7 billion in 2023. Probiotic supplements—beneficial live bacteria and yeasts—can seem appealing if you ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Think beyond probiotic! Doctor shares which foods you need to eat in a week for better gut health.