Probiotics aid in the nourishment and defense of the entire body, not just the digestive tract. Recent evidence has shown that probiotics can help fend off colds and flu. When you have an abundance of healthy bacteria in your digestive tract, it’s harder for pathogenic bacteria to invade your system. “Probiotics go beyond the gut to influence other systems” notes gastroenterologist and researcher Sonia Michail, MD. To learn more about how probiotics can aid in the fight against colds and flu this winter season, read the following article: http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellness/probiotics-to-prevent-colds/