Probiotics have made their way into food products, supplements, and pretty much every health-related corner of the internet, and you’ve probably noticed an entire shelf dedicated to probiotic supplements at your local chemist. Marketing might have you thinking that probiotics are essential for a healthy gut, but is this actually the case?
As winter bugs start circulating, it’s tempting to reach for supplements that promise to “boost” your immune system. But do these products actually work, or are they just an expensive habit that doesn’t live up to the hype?