There’s no doubt that 2018 will be the Year of the Probiotics. Yes, 2017 was already given that sobriquet, but both the eruption of science behind probiotics and health, and the rapid expansion of probiotic-enhanced products is showing no signs of slowing—or even pausing for breath.
The beneficial microbes have found inclusion in a spectrum of foods and beverages and even have moved into topical products as well, such as hair and skin care items. And for a good reason: the research is there to support their impressive array of health benefits ranging from digestive health, immune function, heart health, weight management, mental well-being, dental health, skin health and mitigation of symptoms of diabetes, allergies, and asthma.