Exploring probiotic awareness, perceptions, and practices in the Saudi population: a cross-sectional study

While awareness and positive perceptions of probiotics are growing among the Saudi population, challenges such as knowledge gaps, affordability, and limited advertising persist. To promote probiotic use and improve public health outcomes, it is crucial to enhance public health education through schools and community programs, improve affordability <i>via</i> supportive health policies, and encourage greater involvement of healthcare professionals in providing probiotic-related guidance.