Probiotics are the beneficial live bacteria and yeasts found in our bodies. Probiotics help us to absorb nutrients and maintain healthy gut flora, which keeps our immune system healthy. 
 
BUT the probiotics in our gut can become unbalanced when we take antibiotics which kills both the good and bad bacteria or if we eat a diet high in sugar and processed foods. Stress, anxiety and poor dental health can also contribute to a bacteria imbalance. Thankfully there are ways to fix these imbalances. Eating food that are rich in probiotics or taking a probiotic supplement are an excellent way to make sure you are keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy.
 
You might already be eating a few foods already that contain probiotics such as yoghurt or miso. If you are really serious about getting your gut health to it’s best, I would recommend taking a probiotic supplement for about 3months while including foods that contain probiotics. 
 
Something to remember when starting to take a probiotic supplement - there are many different strains of probiotics, and they may have different health benefits. Speak to a nutritionist to find out which is the right one for you if you have a specific gut health problem. Alternatively consume a wide range of probiotics through your diet and take a supplement that contains a few of the ‘most’ beneficial bacteria.