So I don't know if any of this will be helpful to you, but lately, I've noticed a huge hype surrounding probiotics. Commercials for them being in yogurts, cereal bars and other foods. What I wanted to know is: what is a probiotic, what makes it so healthy and why should I eat it?

Here is the most basic elements of what I found.

When you see "live cultures" on a product, that's a probiotic. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are "good bacteria" because they can support general wellness and prevent diseases.

These types of bacteria help your body build up a stronger immune system which is what helps prevent future illenesses.

You don't have to eat probiotics in your food. There are also probiotic supplements you can take.

Probiotics are also said to have therapeutic effects for individuals with bowel problems, as well as anti-carcinogenic effects on the colon.

Scientifically, much more testing needs to be done on probiotics and the effect it has on the human body. But for now, research says that they cannot hurt you if you consume them.

What do you know about probiotics? Do you plan to actively seek out foods with probiotics?