What are Probiotics?

Probiotics is a term for a collection of live microorganisms that can have health benefits when we eat, drink, or apply them to our bodies.

You will commonly find probiotics in fermented foods like yoghurt, dietary supplements and even cosmetic products.

Some of the most common strains come from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium family, but other types of bacteria may also be used as probiotics.

Although bacteria and other live microorganisms often have a bad rep, many of these ‘germs’ are actually helpful. The microorganism we find in food are usually very similar to the one’s already naturally living in our body.