Tag - Probiotics

Probiotics vs Prebiotics: How Do They Differ and Do You Need Both?

Credit: PixabayIf you visit your local pharmacy or supermarket, you'll likely encounter probiotics and prebiotics. They're found in certain foods, available as drinks or pill supplements, and also occur naturally in common foods.You may have a general sense that probiotics and prebiotics are beneficial for health, or that they're good for your "microbiome. "But...

Probiotics and Cognitive Decline: Addressing Aging’s Effects on the Brain

A recent study indicates that probiotics may improve cognitive function and potentially prevent age-related cognitive decline by modulating the gut microbiome. Particularly in individuals with mild cognitive impairment, shifts in gut microbiome composition, such as decreases in the abundance of Prevotella bacteria, correlated with improved cognitive scores. Credit: PixaobayRecent research highlights the gut's crucial role in...