Many people take probiotics in order to maintain optimal digestive health. However, a new study suggests that the friendly microorganisms in these supplements may also help reduce stress.

Products such as yogurt, which is rich in protein, calcium and probiotics, are growing in popularity, according to ABC News Channel 9 WSYR. In fact, Consumer Reports recently released a survey of the most beneficial yogurt brands on the market.

According to the Mayo Clinic, prebiotics are nondigestible nutrients that are used as an energy source by beneficial bacteria that live in the intestines.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, some bacteria may help promote good health. Strains of these beneficial microorganisms are called probiotics and are often found in food products, such as yogurt. However, with many people seeking multi-tasking foods, some manufacturers label items with complex terms that may fool unwitting consumers into thinking that the products they buy contain top-of-the-line probiotics.

Many people consume probiotic-enriched foods like yogurt, but some may not understand how these products may help promote good digestive health.

While engaging in regular exercise has been known to aid in weight loss and maintaining good heart health, it may also be able to promote optimal cognitive function, according to a recent study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.

Many people consume probiotic-enriched yogurt or supplements in order to help improve their digestion.

Some people think that using bacteria to promote good digestive health is a strange concept. But a growing number of consumers are purchasing probiotic-enriched food products, such as yogurt, to obtain these types of benefits.

The results of a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine indicate that probiotics may be able to reduce the frequency and severity of chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to HealthDay News. The news provider explained that between 2 and 3 percent of all women regularly experience these types of infections, which are commonly caused by an imbalance of the vaginal bacteria Lactobacillus crispatus.

Individuals who are looking to try new health-boosting products during National Nutrition Month may consider replacing sugary beverages with probiotic drinks that may have digestive benefits.