They also usually do not come with fibrous food sources for the bacteria to eat, which can hinder their effectiveness if someone isn’t also eating those foods.

There are some individuals who should not take a probiotic, or who may experience worsened symptoms if they do, such as people with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or people sensitive to ingredients in the supplement. L’Oréal Professionnel Pro Fiber is the brand new treatment to reduce the appearance of damaged hair. Here’s our guide to find your level of hair damage and choose the correct products for your hair type. Because antibiotic use is so widespread, researchers are now studying how this may cause health problems in people later in life ( 9, 10). Summary: If you’re going to eat fermented foods for their probiotic benefits, make sure they’re not pasteurized, as this process kills the bacteria. Decide which of these statements you agree with to determine the level of damage you have ( 1, 2 or 3):For example, a high sugar and high fat diet negatively influences the gut bacteria and may contribute to insulin resistance and other conditions ( 3, 4). Some probiotic supplements are designed to carry the bacteria all the way to your large intestine for better effects, while others probably don’t make it past your stomach acid ( 13).

Preplex prebiotics: a prebiotic, consisting of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and acacia (Gum arabic), to feed and stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Once you regularly feed the wrong bacteria, they’re able to grow faster and colonize more easily, without as many helpful bacteria to prevent them from doing so ( 5). Pro Fiber is based on cutting edge technology using the innovative Aptyl 100 molecular complex. Pro Fiber grips like a magnet to the hair, for a long-lasting resurfacing effect which improves the appearance of damage. The Pro-Fiber range has 3 tiers: Revive for slightly damaged hair, Restore for damaged hair and Recover for VERY damaged hair.

Before we start our L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Fiber guide, let's take a look at the video below showing how easy and effective this treatment is. If you're not starting the treatment in a salon don't worry, you can still use the home products and see a change in your hair: Take a small section of hair between your fingers and pull it as you work your way down the strand.