Consumer Reports explains the risks and benefits of probiotics. Gut bacteria are essential for health, and many people take supplements to replenish them.

Consumer Reports has the details. A study released in the Annals of Internal Medicine concludes there are significant gaps in what we know about the safety of probiotics. Ad-free.

There are loads of probiotic supplements on the market, and no doubt, it's easier to pop a pill than change your diet.. But the health perks of probiotics may lie in part with their interaction ...

Consumer Reports tested 32 strawberry yogurts to identify the healthiest and best-tasting options, finding 12 worth recommending for every preference. ... CALCIUM AND PROBIOTICS.

People older than 65 and those who take an acid-blocking drug such as Nexium or Prilosec are at higher risk for C. diff; check with your doctor to see whether probiotics will help you.

Consumer Reports tested Dannon’s claims for Activia in 2006, the first year the yogurt was sold in the United States. Here’s an excerpt from the magazine: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria ...

Get information on the Benefits of Probiotics and how Good Bacteria in yogurt might be able to fight dangerous infections, with advice from Consumer Reports. Ad-free. Influence-free.

But so far, no research demonstrates that probiotics actually improve overall health," said Gill. When it comes to supplements taken to strengthen immunity, one of the most popular is Zinc.

Consumer Reports also had its trained taste testers try the yogurts. All rated at least good, and two were excellent. They were thick and creamy, and they had more real fruit flavors.

According to a survey by Consumer Reports, 60% of adults in the US take at least one supplement every day. But do these supplements really work? ... calcium, and probiotics.

Consumer Reports shows you how to make yogurt with nothing more than a pot, a thermometer, and your oven. ... Basically, you get the pros—probiotics, protein—without the cons.