Probiotics are becoming popular these days and you see a lot of food items in the market labeled probiotic. It is a supplement made from a type of bacteria or yeast and provide health benefits when consumed.

It strengthens the body and helps fight any allergies, stress, negates over indulgence of alcohol and other diseases. Probiotics are most commonly found in dairy products like yogurt or milk and juices.

However, they are available as capsules and supplements too. Here are some probiotic food items and the remedies they provide.

Culturelle supplements: These supplements act like an antibiotic. It is useful in preventing and curing stomach upsets, cold, flu, and in some cases eczema. The dosage is one capsule per day and can be bought at any drug store.

Florastor supplements: The Florastor supplements are mainly used for stomach upsets especially traveler’s diarrhea. This is given when people travel to South American or Asian countries and Mexico. A dosage of two capsules per day is recommended.

Digestive Advantage and sustenex supplements: One capsule a day helps to relieve an upset stomach and improves the digestion.

Fem Dophilus/ Rephresh Pro B supplements: This is found at drug stores or natural products stores. One capsule is good for any vaginal or urinary tract infections.

Dairy supplements: A 3.3-ounce bottle of dairy supplement everyday helps in preventing the cold and flu.

Attune Bars: Attune bars are good for the common cold and flu symptoms. One bar containing eighty to one fifty calories per day is ideal and is available at any supermarket.

Align Supplements: The align supplements are used to help soothe the stomach. One capsule a day should be taken. You can buy it from drug stores.

Probiotic fruit drink: This again helps ease an irritable bowel. The dosage is one 2.7 ounce bottle per day. This is available in selected super markets or natural food stores.

Organic Yogurt: One cup of yogurt each day can help prevent eczema. Stonyfield is a popular brand of yogurt. This can be bought at super markets and heath food stores in packs of four or individually.