Probiotics: Are They Really Necessary? | Talking Point | Diet By rjoachim | September 11, 2022 Probiotics are part of a larger picture concerning bacteria and your body — your microbiome. Think of a microbiome as a diverse community of organisms, such as a forest, that work together to keep your body healthy. This community is made up of things called microbes. You have trillions of microbes on and in your body. These microbes are a combination of:Bacteria.Fungi (including yeasts).Viruses.Protozoa.Everyone’s microbiome is unique. No two people have the same microbial cells — even twins are different.For a microbe to be called a probiotic, it must have several characteristics. These include being able to:Be isolated from a human.Survive in your intestine after ingestion (being eaten).Have a proven benefit to you.Be safely consumed. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14598-probiotics Instagram Posted in Diet & Nutrition