How to Not Get Scammed When Buying Probiotics

Gut talk might not be particularly sexy, but it's certainly on the tip of seemingly every wellness expert's tongue. And there are some very good reasons for this. We now know the gut to be our "second brain" — meaning, keeping it healthy is important for more than just digestion. In fact, it works to keep everything from immunity to inflammation to brain health in check. And major key to a healthy gut? Probiotics, aka gut-friendly bacteria.

When it comes to probiotics, there's a lot of ground to cover — how they function, how they benefit your gut, how to incorporate them into your diet, how to pick out the best supplements — so we talked to top health experts and gastroenterologists to get all the details. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about probiotics.

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