Bacteria is often perceived negatively; however, there are also good bacteria living inside our body that help keep our body functioning well and healthy. One of these good gut bacteria is called probiotic.
Where are they often found?
They are present in market products such as yogurt and other fermented food including dietary supplements– and even beauty products
Our body naturally creates probiotics. As long as we are eating a well-balanced diet that is rich in fiber, we wouldn’t really need to take supplements.
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are living microorganisms in the body that resulted from live bacteria and yeast.
The more specific bacteria, known as the gut microbiome are the ones playing a vital role in the digestive system.
So, when do we need to take supplements?
There have been studies– and currently ongoing studies on how probiotics can help in other functions of the body. Recently, researchers have hypothesized that a balanced level of probiotics can help individuals struggling with digestive and gut problems such as:
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Yeast infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Gum disease
- Lactose intolerance
- Eczema
- Upper respiratory infections
- Sepsis
How effective are probiotic supplements for gut health?
This has been a talk of the town for many medical researchers. Treating gut health problems by balancing the level of probiotics existing within our body is a constant topic in journals. While the efforts have been fruitful, there’s still much to be known about this.
Regardless, it is important to keep in mind that dietary supplements are no alternative to medications. If you are having difficulties digesting your food, seek immediate advice.
Additionally, you should also know that most supplements do not have FDA approval. What this means is that they can claim the effectiveness of their products without evidence. Always check the label first.
Finally, always be on guard. Just because supplements can help balance your probiotic levels to aid in keeping you healthy, this doesn’t mean that you are not prone to other complications and diseases.
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