The power of probiotics is THE discovery of the century.
Good organisms heal. Bad ones destroy health.
At ProbioticsNow, we bridge the gap between science and health, yours and ours.
Why Probiotics Now?
Probiotics, the good microbes, have upended every facet of health.
Just a few decades of discovery reveal powerful ties to medical mysteries including cancer, obesity, infections, depression and much more.
The research is complicated and overwhelming.
Our mission is to translate the mountains of information into practical suggestions.
It’s time to turn that science into better health.
New blogs from ProbioticsNow
C-Section & Food Allergy & Microbes
Food allergies are so common that airlines don’t hand out peanuts anymore. Medically unnecessary cesarean sections (CS) are so common that women book them like hair appointments. Are the two disturbing trends linked? Absolutely. Babies delivered by CS host a different colonization pattern of the gut microbiota than the vaginally birthed. These CS-induced alterations are associated with an altered immune development that may manifest as food allergies. I recently explored [...]
Probiotics: The Basics
The science behind the use of probiotics for health is advancing rapidly. In the 21st century, specific strains have been effective across the arc of human diseases including metabolic, inflammatory, cancers, infections, mental disorders, and more. Consumer products are abundant. Thousands have been introduced in the last few years. As new offers flood the market, deciding among the different types, doses, and delivery systems of probiotics can be overwhelming. [...]
Can Probiotics Prevent Kidney Stones?
Most people don't give much thought to kidney stones until they get one. Kidney stones can be painful, expensive to treat, and likely to reoccur. Preventing them in the first place is the goal. I recently wrote a review for Whole Foods Magazine on behalf of the International Probiotic Association titled: A Role for Probiotics in Reducing Kidney Stones? Because about 70 to 80% are calcium oxalate, created when [...]