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
Probiotic Supplements: Pills, Powders, Gummies…Oh My!
Consumers have many choices in probiotic supplement formats including pills, capsules, powders, gummies, suppositories, and liquids. Each option offers specific features that may be preferable. And as always, choosing the right supplement begins with selecting the appropriate probiotic strains that are clinically proven to target personal health concerns. In a recent article for International Probiotics Association, I did a deep dive into the pros and cons of each format. [...]
Probiotics: What is an Adequate Dosage?
Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, which are carefully calibrated for effect, probiotic supplements appear to be in a race to the top. Dosages have rocketed from millions to billions of CFUs, with some offering as many as 200 billion. How much do we need? The accepted definition of probiotic clouds the answer: “Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” In this context, “adequate” is [...]
Multi-strain Probiotics: Better than Single?
Consumers seem to think so and the marketplace abounds with new multi-strain probiotic formulas to meet the demand. But what if anything does the research say about any added value? The International Probiotics Association looked at the evidence in a recent blog Probiotic Supplements: Practical Tips. Two excellent reviews are cited. In Effectiveness of Multistrain Versus Single-strain Probiotics: Current Status and Recommendations for the Future by Dr. Arthur Ouwehand [...]