Feeling run down? Gurgly stomach? A mad bathroom rush after drinking your morning coffee?
The makers of probiotics drinks claim to be able to help by restoring the balance of natural bacteria in your gut.
Whether taken in the form of fermented drinks such as kefir and kombucha, or daily yoghurt shots with live cultures added, the idea is roughly the same: delivering specific ‘good’ bacteria cultures that are thought to have various health benefits.
There is some research to suggest that probiotics can be beneficial for those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or diarrhoea caused by antibiotics. However, it’s important to note that the wider benefits of probiotics are disputable.