The benefits of probiotics are touted often these days, but what are they and how are they helpful? If you don’t know about probiotics, here’s a quick guide to help you learn what they are how they are beneficial, and how you should use them properly. What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are bacteria and/or yeast that improve your general health. They are live organisms that are found in both supplements and foods. If it makes you squeamish to think of ingesting a living being, consider that our bodies contain more than 500 different types of bacteria at any given time and these particular organisms are responsible for keeping the intestines healthy,…
