If you're looking to support your gut health you may have been recommended to try probiotics alongside other diet and lifestyle changes. But with so many different products and strains to choose from, how do you know which probiotics to choose, and how can you tell if they're actually working? We asked Kim Plaza, Senior Nutrition and Education Advisor at Bio-Kult , to share the lowdown on everything we need to know - and why every woman should consider adding them to her daily routine.

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are often described as "friendly" for your digestive system. They are often added to food and drink products like yoghurts, but you can also buy them as supplements including tablets and powders.

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