You have seen your fair share of these products, and they may even be one of your go-to foods as you push along your shopping cart through the grocery alley. But what exactly are these probiotics?
When we talk of bacteria, we often think of it as bad, but probiotics are the good kind of bacteria. They are the combination of live bacteria and/or yeast that is living in our very own bodies. Yes, that is right. In the body of a healthy person, there are a hundred to three hundred trillion of these guys living in our gut, mostly in the large intestines. They can also be found in other parts of our body including the mouth, urinary tract, skin, lungs, and vagina (for women).
Through this article, we will be learning things that you need to know or remember about probiotics.
They fight bad bacteria.
The main reason why these probiotics live and thrive in our bodies is to make sure that we do not often get sick. They keep our body in constant neutral by keeping in check the number of bad bacteria in our body. They make sure that the bad bacteria do not outnumber them.
Probiotics also help support our immune system and help control any inflammation in our bodies. They are responsible for 70 up to 80% of our immune system’s response. You just need to make sure that you eat a well-balanced diet to keep the number of good bacteria at an even level.
They help keep the skin healthy.
The alteration of the balance of the bacteria in our body can cause skin problems, particularly acne. This has been seen as one of the results when a person goes through a ketogenic diet. A related article about this has been published by Nody, a well-known fitness and health website. Probiotics in the form of pills or topical help prevent and can sometimes treat skin conditions including eczema and dry skin.
They help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
In a recent study, it was found that probiotics have shown promise to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including the type of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, a bacterium known to infect the colon and is difficult to treat once infected. It was noted that during the conduct of the study, it did not have any side effects on the target group. In addition, probiotics have also been found to eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
They help with lactose intolerance.
A study has found that milk brands that contained a strain of probiotic known as B. Langum, which is grown in a lactose-rich environment, is helpful for lactose intolerant individuals. The probiotic helps them digest it and has, in effect, shown fewer symptoms of lactose intolerance.
Since probiotics are already living in our bodies, ingesting more probiotics should always be in moderation. It is not against any advice to eat more of these probiotics especially if one wants to have healthy digestion. To be safe, you can always check on health guides or ask health professionals about the recommended amount that is suitable for you.
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