Probiotic Supplements
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be consumed through fermented foods or supplements More and more studies show that thebalance or imbalance of bacteria in your digestive system is linked to overall health and disease. Probiotics promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria and have been linked to a wide range of health benefits. These include benefits for weight loss, digestive health, immune function
and more
Probiotics help balance the friendly bacteria in your digestive system
● Probiotics include “good” bacteria. These are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits when consumed.
● These benefits are thought to result from the ability of probiotics to restore the natural balance of gut bacteria.
● An imbalance means there are too many bad bacteria and not enough good bacteria. It can happen due to illness, medication such as antibiotics, poor diet and more.
Probiotics may help boost your immune system
● Probiotics may help give your immune system a boost and inhibit the growth of harmful gut bacteria
● Also, some probiotics have been shown to promote the production of natural antibodies in the body. They may also boost immune cells like the IgA-producing cells, T lymphocytes and natural killer cells
● Another study including over 570 children found that taking Lactobacillus GG reduced the frequency and severity of respiratory infections by 17%