probiotics

  • Because of their potential health benefits, the probiotic supplement market has grown exponentially into a global multi-billion-dollar industry. Consumers use probiotics to support gastrointestinal (GI) and immune health. However, their efficacy depends on their ability to survive the harsh conditions of the GI tract, colonize the intestines, and outcompete other… Read more →

  • Gut Reaction: Survival of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Through the Digestive Gauntlet

    Bethany Bayer*, Santiago Zapata*, Alex Hossainkhail, Ariana Ascherl, and Dr. Sandy Fox-Moon

    The United States probiotics industry is a growing multi-billion-dollar industry. With promises of improving overall digestive health, more research is needed to assess survivability of probiotic strains in reaching target colonization sites. Understanding the survivability of probiotics throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is crucial for optimizing their therapeutic efficacy. This… Read more →