Probiotics are popular. According to research, the global probiotics market was determined to be $48.38 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $75.9 billion by 2027. That’s a lot of good bacteria! But how do you know which probiotics are right for you and your family?
What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria (and some yeasts) that naturally reside in your body. They are part of your microbiome, which consists of a more diverse population of microorganisms, including bad bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. It’s important to keep a healthy level of beneficial bacteria in your body to help fight off the bad ones and help you support and maintain optimal health.
Probiotics are primarily located in the gut, but they are also found in the mouth, vagina, skin, urinary tract, and lungs. That means if you have, say, a vaginal infection, taking a probiotic supplement may help remedy that situation. In fact, the main job of probiotics is to keep a healthy balance in your body. They do this in a number of ways:
