What Are Probiotics? Probiotic Supplements, Foods, Uses, Benefits

Reducing allergies and eczema

The gut may also influence other inflammatory, autoimmune, or allergic reactions, including eczema. “Most of the data concerning prevention of allergic conditions have been found for infants and children,” Dr. Tucker says. “Studies showed decreased chances of eczema in children born to breastfeeding moms who received probiotics for the last four weeks of pregnancy and through first three months of life.” Another study showed that a certain bacterial combination reduced seasonal allergies, however the “mechanism to show how they curb allergy symptoms has yet to be determined,” Zuckerbrot says.