What are probiotics?

According to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), probiotics are “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”

There’s a good chance you’ve encountered probiotics before, as they’re commonly sold as dietary supplements. However, not all probiotics are created equal.

The strains in most formulas consist of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria which are not necessarily adapted to live in the gut. And that’s where the power of some probiotics teeters out. It may often be better to stimulate the friendly bacteria that are already living in the gut.

It’s worth understanding how to protect and nourish the microbes that support everyday health. And that’s what we at Tiny Health are all about.