Probiotics are live microorganisms that may provide a health benefit when consumed in appropriate quantities. These microorganisms are usually bacteria. Probiotics are usually found in fermented food products and are available as dietary supplements.
Defend against “bad” bacteria in the gut
Support gut barrier
Modulate immune function
Vitamin and bio-active molecule production
Probiotics usually exert their effects in the intestines by interacting with the bacteria that colonise your gut. There are a number of ways that probiotics interact with your gut bacteria including:
The World Gastroenterology Organisation Global Guidelines (2017) state that the RDI of probiotics is strain-specific.2 It is best to seek advice from your healthcare professional before increasing your probiotic intake through food or dietary supplement products.
Fermented food
Sourdough bread, yogurt, commercial pickles
Probiotic supplements
In the form of capsules, powders, or added to other products like milk, juices, smoothies, cereals and nutrition bars.
Recent scientific papers have shown that certain probiotics demonstrate efficacy in reducing the risk of paediatric atopic dermatitis.3
Food for Special Medical Purposes. Use only under medical supervision.
References: 1. Hill C, et al. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;11:506–14. 2. World Gastroenterology Organisation. Probiotics and prebiotics. 2017. 3. National Institutes of Health. Probiotics: fact sheet for health professionals. 2022.
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