Fermented foods vs probiotic supplements: how they compare
Kefir or a capsule? Fermented foods and probiotic supplements overlap less than you might think. A side-by-side look at what's inside and what the...
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Probiotic myths vs facts: 5 beliefs worth rethinking
Do probiotics move in for good? Are more strains better? Five popular probiotic beliefs, what the research actually shows, and what to do with...
How to take a probiotic with antibiotics, step by step
What the research says about taking probiotics during antibiotics: who may benefit, which strains were studied, why timing matters and when to call your...
Fermented foods for a sensitive gut: where to start
Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi have a big reputation. Here's what the research shows, and how to try them gently when your gut bloats...
Probiotic storage checklist: heat, humidity and holiday travel
Moisture and heat can shorten the life of a probiotic. A simple checklist for storing yours at home and keeping it in good shape...
Proprietary blends on supplement labels: myths and facts
A proprietary blend tells you the total weight of a mix, not how much of each ingredient you get. Here's what that means for...
Through expiry vs at manufacture: what a probiotic CFU claim means
A CFU count at manufacture and one guaranteed through expiry are different promises. Here's how they compare, and what label testing studies have found.
What does CFU mean on a probiotic label?
CFU tells you roughly how many live microbes are in a dose. It doesn't tell you whether more is better. Straight answers to common...
How to read a probiotic strain name, step by step
Genus, species, strain code: a probiotic name has three parts, and the last one matters most. Here's how to decode it and why two...
Probiotic, prebiotic, synbiotic, postbiotic: what the words mean
Probiotic, prebiotic, synbiotic, postbiotic: each word has a precise scientific definition. Here's what they mean and how to spot a label using them loosely.