Olives a potential source of probiotics

New research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology has paved the way for the novel use of olives as a source of probiotics in our diets. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria necessary for gut health, balancing intestinal flora and stimulating protective functions of the digestive system. They are essential for a healthy gut, particularly when an antibiotic, that strips the digestive system of its natural bacteria, is being used.