A general recommendation is to choose probiotic products with at least 1 billion colony forming units and containing the genus Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium or Saccharomyces boulardii, some of the most researched probiotics.

Protein Plant and Herbs Supplement, the whey protein powder can be chosen for all good reasons. It may support in having lean muscles and weight management. A good amount of protein during the weight loss journey helps to reduce appetite and shoots up metabolism.

Fermented foods also naturally contain beneficial bacteria. Examples of fermented foods include:

• miso
• natto
• tempeh
• sauerkraut
• kimchi
• kombucha

Probiotics help tip the balance back in favor of the good bacteria. In doing so, they may provide some relief if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, acute infectious diarrhea, and diarrhea associated with antibiotic use or Clostridium difficile (C.diff) infection. They also can boost your immunity, fight inflammation and potentially have beneficial effects on cholesterol.

People can take probiotics in supplement form or in the form of foods and beverages such as yogurt and drinks that have live cultures added to them.