What comes to mind when you think of bacteria? If it’s germs, disease, and illness, you’re not alone. The past three years of social distancing and constant hand-sanitizing have given bacteria a bad rep, but did you know not all bacteria are bad? There are some bacteria your body needs to thrive. These so-called “friendly bacteria” are also known as probiotics. When ingested, some research indicates that probiotics can provide numerous health benefits. Probiotic supplements can help increase your probiotic intake when your normal diet isn’t getting the job done.
