Articles and health files on the « probiotics » theme

Taking probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy may reduce the child's allergy risk, according to a very large meta-analysis presented in the PLoS Medicine journal. The analysis revealed a strong…

The effectiveness of a probiotic does not depend only on the strain or the dosage. Other criteria must be taken into account when making the right choice.

The intestinal microbiota is present along the entire length of our gastrointestinal tract and is comprised of more than 10,000 billion live micro-organisms which play an important role in maintaining our…

: A large number of our immune cells are found in the gut. The gut, and more particularly the bacteria it contains (microbiota), has a key role in defence against pathogens. Preserving the integrity of the gut…

Antibiotics offer, in some cases, an unrivalled solution for treating a bacterial infection. However, they can also have adverse effects on our “microbiota” and cause diarrhoea. There is evidence to indicate…

The effectiveness of a probiotic does not only depend on the strain or the dosage. Other criteria must be taken into account when making your choice.