How Much Do You Really Know About the Importance of Probiotics? You are faced with an overwhelming amount of information about probiotics and the microbiome on the internet and through news media, but how do you know what is true? This book will help dispel many of the misconceptions you hear and help you gain an understanding of probiotics. You will know what to do (and not do) to use them to your advantage to optimize your health. Inside you will discover: Ways you are hurting the probiotics within you by the things you eat, take, and do; Why probiotics should fit into your life (including over 29 different benefits to you!); Which probiotics benefit certain common digestive-system problems; Why probiotics are being investigated for a wide range of conditions such as allergies, reproductive challenges, diabetes, digestive-tract distress, and depression; What probiotics are (and are not), how they live and function, and which are the most promising for health; Where to get probiotics, how to include them in your daily life and when to take them; How to select the best probiotics for your needs, including 14 things to consider when choosing the best probiotic supplement; Easy, delicious recipes to support probiotics and a healthier microbiome. Get started on a path to better health by harnessing the power of probiotics and using them to your advantage!