Probiotics – microscopic bacteria making better environment-conditions where they exist. They increase state-qualities of our organism, affecting not only the IS, but digestion and trace elements absorption. Bacteria may be found in natural dairy-products and fermented-foods.
Benefits of probiotics
Bacteria’s able to fight against:
- colic;
- constipation;
- Crohn’s disease;
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);
- lactose intolerance;
- ulcerative-colitis.
To date, many studies have been carried out by the medical community, but none of them have proven exactly how bacteria help our digestion; it is still not clear how exactly to dose these bacteria. It is believed that they do not pose any danger to our organisms and even have a beneficial effect on them.
To date, there’s little reliable advice for bacteria’ usage.
- To normalize the stool and make pH level in the colon lower.
- If you get antibiotics, bacteria will be useful.
- You will also be prescribed to take probiotics to improve protein absorption.
But be careful: only certain genera of probiotics have been researched experimentally.
Probiotics for digestive health
In order for organisms to become stronger, people need to consume them daily. A large number of it is found in foods that are easily accessible to us. The list of products includes:
- sauerkraut;
- kefir;
- Greek-yogurt;
- kombucha, etc.
But it is necessary to increase the consumption of such products gradually, carefully monitoring the reaction of the body to them. Your body reacts differently to food, because there’re various types of probiotics. To study effects of various meals, you can form a special journal in which you will note all the reactions of your body to one or another supplement of a new ingredient to daily-diet.
Advantages of probiotics
They manage with:
- high cholesterol;
- nutrients-absorption;
- diarrhea;
- constipation;
- lactose intolerance;
- rapid weight gain;
- strong muscle tension after training.
So we’ve already found out probiotics possess a positive effect on our IS and on the whole body as a whole, as improving our health calms us and improves our mood, as a result of which the condition of our nervous system improves.
If you are afraid that your body will be overcome by diseases that are resistant to antibiotics, then such bacteria are exactly what you need. They will strengthen your immunity and it will easily defeat all infections.
Side effects of probiotics
They possess a positive effect on the body and are safe for humans, but sometimes side effects can occur. What exactly?
The most common problem in the studies was gas formation and bloating. In the event of any reactions, it is necessary to minimize the dose of prebiotics, and then, after a certain period, begin to increase it. With this method, the body gets to accept the effects of bacteria and does not react negatively to them, that is, all side effects disappear.
Check with your physician prior to launching new dietary supplements. Young children should not be given probiotics; it’s also best to consult a pediatrician prior to allowing them to be taken. Those who have a weak IS or suffer from chronic diseases aren’t advised nutritional-supplements. Such bacteria shouldn’t be launched as a substitute for prescription medications without the advice of your healthcare-professional.
