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
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 [...]
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 [...]