Maintaining a healthy gut goes way beyond just taking probiotic supplements.  Friendly bacteria is very effective against various digestive problems.  We need approximately 2 pounds of friendly bacteria lining our entire gut/digestive system.  When taking antibiotics; hormone replacement therapy; various drugs and birth control pills taking Friendly bacteria is critical to keeping your gut in balance.  Probiotics have many health benefits:

1. Help reduce inflammation
2. Several probiotics have been known to lower total LDL Cholesterol levels
3. Known to cause a modest reduction in blood pressure
4. Seem to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in people with clinical depression
5. Several strains can enhance immune function and lead to reduced risk of infections, which does include the common cold.
6. Evidence that probiotics can be quite useful for acne; rosacea and eczema, as well as other skin disorders.

Living a healthy lifestyle, getting enough good sleep, and eating real food (not fast foods) with lots of healthy fiber is the key to good health too.