Prebiotic and Probiotic Research

When it comes to gut health, the term "probiotics" has become a buzzword. Why do probiotics matter? Why does gut health matter? I want to share some resources that I have found that can clarify this for you! Some of the research articles are pretty heavy, so I included some lighter reading articles as well. Let us know what you think!

The Mercola website has a wealth of information surrounding healthy living. You can type most anything into the search bar and you will find quality articles that are supported by science. Here are several regarding gut health and probiotics:
12 Benefits of Probiotics: https://articles.mercola.com/vitamins-supplements/probiotics.aspx
Link Between Alzheimer's and Gut Is Confirmed:                       
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/12/10/link-between-alzheimers-and-gut.aspx
Flavorful Fermented Foods have Healing Properties:
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/07/06/fermented-foods-health-benefits.aspx

And for those looking for something more science-heavy, here are the PubMed articles:
Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics on Human Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5622781/
Effect of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Immune Response to Influenza Vaccination in Adults
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707647/
Biological Activities of Lactose-Derived Prebiotics and Symbiotic with Probiotics on Gastrointestinal System
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6037253/