Probiotics improve memory, cognitive function

Probiotics have been featured in health-related news a lot in recent years. Because of this, most people are aware that probiotic bacteria, a term given to the healthful bacteria that inhabits the human gastrointestinal tract, mostly in the intestines, is extremely important not only to digestion but to other important bodily functions like immunity and also the maintenance of a healthy weight.

What might surprise many people – and certainly surprised even researchers in this new study – is that probiotics do not just effect digestion and immunity. They also apparently have an impact on the neurological system, particular on certain …read more