Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic Probiotics and prebiotics are two parts of food that may support gut health Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or help with symptoms of certain illnesses Probiotics are naturally found in fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - Mayo Clinic Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also called SSRIs, are the type of antidepressant prescribed most often They can ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression They are relatively safe, and they typically cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants do Serotonin is one of
Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causes Overview Low blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is too low It's also called hypotension Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) In general, low blood pressure is a reading lower than 90 60 mm Hg
Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients Brain cells begin to die in minutes Another type of stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain The blood increases pressure on brain cells and damages them