Let's start with the bare bones of the topic. Probiotics are live bacteria that have health benefits. They're naturally found in your gut and often referred to as "good," "friendly," or "helpful" bacteria.
"They promote a healthy digestive system, fight inflammation in the gut, boost the immune system, produce some key nutrients, and limit the growth of bad bacteria and yeast," RealSelf contributor Dr. Sejal Shah said. "Although they have been most widely studied in promoting a healthy digestive system and a healthy immune system, they have been shown to have benefits for the skin, as well."
According to Dr. Marena Peredo it's important to incorporate probiotics into our daily lives, because common issues such as diet, medications, travel, and stress can disrupt the natural balance of good bacteria in your gut. When this balance gets disrupted, we can feel it throughout our bodies and see it on our skin.
