All about probiotics

WHO defines probiotics as:"Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host". Probiotics are often consumed in fermented foods with added active live cultures, such as yoghurt or as dietary supplements.

Probiotics during pregnancy

You may have heard stories about probiotics during pregnancy; that it prevents preterm labour or that probiotics during pregnancy can help you to lose the baby weight gained after the birth of your child. Such claims are mostly unfounded and can be extremely misleading.
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Probiotics for babies

Whether you are breast-feeding your baby or bottle-feeding, your baby’s health is always at the forefront of your mind and for some mother’s probiotics is a topic that causes confusion.
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Yogurt is a health food: fact or fiction?

For centuries, yogurt has been praised for its numerous health benefits... so, is yogurt a wondrous health product or just over-hyped and marketed?

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