Benefits of Probiotics

What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are yeasts and bacteria that are live. These microorganisms are good for your digestive system. Probiotics are considered "good" or "helpful" bacteria and establish a healthy flora within the gut.

How can probiotics beneficial?

Probiotics help balance the good and bad bacteria within the gut to help promote great digestive health.
- Research has shown that probiotics can be helpful in the treatment or prevention of:
  - Diarrhea
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  - Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
  - Crohn's Disease
  - Vaginal Infections
  - Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

If you have any questions or wanting to know which probiotic may be beneficial for you, please contact your PCP.

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