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Once solely a supplier of kombucha, Happy Kombucha has in recent years expanded their wings, starting to sell a large range of not only other probiotic products but also a wide range of additional health and beauty products, now including a whole range of 'Faith in Nature' products.

Whilst preparing for the annual Met Gala, Lady Gaga was spotted in New York dressed down and casually sipping on some Kombucha Tea, a contrasting look to the revealing outfit worn for the prestigious event.

You have probably heard that a glass of wine of an evening can be beneficial – but you probably haven't ever heard the same said about beer.

Recent research has drawn attention to possible links between Probiotics – the active proteins and enzymes often occurring in food products – and bringing blood pressure under control. According to studies carried out at the Health Institute and school of Medicine at Griffith University and publication in the journal 'Hypertension', consuming products high in Probiotics may help to bring blood pressure levels down. This conclusion was based on a human trial and is in turn expected that more people may choose to incorporate Probiotics where possible in their diet, in order to enjoy the health benefits.

Recent reports have highlighted the reality of the rising popularity of Probiotic products over the last few years. Probiotics are combinations of live bacteria and enzymes, thought to be beneficial to digestive health and immunity. Euromonitor showed that sales of Probiotic products such as yoghurt grew significantly from 2012, even in counties such as China which saw $1.4 billion added in sales between 2012 and 2014. This also has had big implications in the UK, as the number of popular products with Probiotic value has clearly diversified beyond yoghurt; now including items such as Kombucha and kefir. Rising sales and expanding product ranges suggest that Probiotics are set to be a major food and drink trend this year.

The links between Probiotics (combinations of yeasts and good bacteria) and better digestive health is often discussed, but now the results of a number of substantive studies appear to indicate strong links between Probiotics and improving the treatment of certain bowel complaints. For example, over 60 studies with an estimated 8,000 participants have highlighted that Probiotics can be effective in addressing acute diarrhoea. These results have been gathered by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, which emphasizes that Probiotics can bring greater balance and relief to the gut.

According to a recent study published in the journal 'Obesity', a regular intake of Probiotics may help to combat weight gain. It involved research at Virginia Tech University, where 20 healthy men were studied - ordered to consume a high-fat and high-calorie diet for a month, yet some also taking a daily milkshake with Probiotics blended in. The results were that there was lower fat accumulation and lower body mass gain by the men who had the Probiotic milkshake.

Skin products are always changing, with innovative new ways to treat topical skin conditions being introduced by cosmetic companies. The newest treatments to hit the market are topical probiotics. It has long been known that probiotics, good bacteria for the gut, have been helping digestive and intestinal problems for many years. It's now come to light that probiotics can help skin repair and rejuvenate too.

Probiotics are the live bacteria and yeasts often discussed due to their assumed benefits for bodily health. Research regarding them is varied, with some really advocating their benefits – especially for digestive health – whilst others argue that the positivity is over-stated. However, a recent study, released by The ISME Journal, suggests that Probiotics can bring significant benefit for children's digestion. It involved a number of infants with Cow's Milk Allergy, and after being treated with a Probiotic formula, a number of the children could then tolerate cow's milk.

The benefits of probiotics in alleviating psychological and behavioural discomforts such as social anxiety have been reported in previous studies. Now, new research takes this further stating that behavioural problems caused by chronic inflammatory diseases may be cured with the help of probiotic drinks.