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'Probiotics can aid digestion and help maintain gut healthBut a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that you can treat and even prevent some illnesses with foods and supplements containing certain kinds of live bacteria.' Source (1) health.harvard.edu/
Gut health substantially contributes towards the maintenance of the general health of human beings. The gastrointestinal tract is crucial due to the primary functions it performs. These functions include absorption of nutrition from our food intake and the complete digestion process. With trillions of microbiota (colonies of microorganisms) in the gut, it does not only aid in digestion and excretion, but a healthy gut also stimulates the communication between brain and gut. Central to many healthy bacteria, a healthy gut promotes a robust immune system as well. Among these healthy bacteria, probiotics are the most prominent ones.
Probiotics are microorganisms that contribute to restore and maintain the health of gut flora. These tiny creatures are of central attention to researchers, exploring the multiple benefits probiotics carry to a human being. Among the most prominent benefits is their significant contribution towards the betterment of the gut environment. Often recognized as gut-friendly microbes, probiotics fight for the host body, securing it from many harmful and bad bacteria. Colonies of probiotics work together to maintain a balance for a healthy gastrointestinal tract by dominating against harmful micro-constituents.
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The human body, particularly our gut system, is substantially dependent upon microorganisms to maintain a balance in the gut microbiome. Probiotics are among the list of gut-friendly and healthy bacteria. Probiotics support the inner PH of the gut tract by fighting against harmful entities. Probiotics mainly work by reducing the harmful bacteria and pathogens in our gastrointestinal tract. This reduction of harmful bacteria restores and maintains gut health. Patients who are suffering from gut diseases are cured by the addition of probiotics to the diet. Many gut diseases such as inflammatory diseases, gut ulcers, intestinal infections, bowel syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea can be cured by utilizing probiotics via diet or supplements.
Researchers such as Gareau et al. (2010) conducted a study to observe the beneficial role probiotics perform in maintaining our gastrointestinal tract. Under the luminosity of many detailed observations, researchers have revealed a significant number of benefits regarding probiotics and their positive impact on gut health.
Many natural foods contain high quantities of probiotics. It includes fermented products majorly. Buttermilk, yogurt, and pickles are rich sources of natural probiotics. Yogurt contains lactic acid that is substantially involved in producing probiotics colonies in the gut tract. The fermentation process among these natural foods gives rise to probiotics colonies when consumed-the gastrointestinal tract benefits from these natural foods. Probiotics are absorbed in the gut lining that helps in restoring the damage caused by any gut disease.
Different types of cheese also contain a wealthy amount of probiotics. Cottage, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese are used as probiotic sources. Moreover, kombucha, kefir, and tempeh, etc., are also consumed by many people since they are rich in probiotics.
Some people are allergic to fermented products, and they cannot consume probiotics directly from natural foods. In such cases, supplements are recommended. Before you start utilizing any probiotic supplements, always keep an eye on CFUs (colony-forming units). These CFUs (colony forming units) are mentioned on the containers of supplements. It is always recommended to start intake from a low quantity of probiotics.
Once these supplements suit your body, you can gradually increase the dosage. However, since FDA (Food and drug administration) do not standardize the orbit optics supplements, it is recommended to seek medical consultation before starting probiotic supplements. Moreover, if a patient is on the verge of immunodeficiency, they should strictly follow the advice of their doctor before using any probiotics sources.
Source (1)
https://www.health.harvard.edu/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits-of-taking-probiotics#:~:text=Probiotics%20can%20aid%20digestion%20and%20help%20maintain%20gut%20health&text=But%20a%20growing%20body%20of,certain%20kinds%20of%20live%20bacteria.
Gareau, M. G., Sherman, P. M., & Walker, W. A. (2010). Probiotics and the gut microbiota in intestinal health and disease. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 7(9), 503.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20664519/
Park, S., & Bae, J. H. (2015). Probiotics for weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Research, 35(7), 566-575.
Wu, Y., Zhang, Q., Ren, Y., & Ruan, Z. (2017). Effect of probiotic Lactobacillus on lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials. PloS one, 102(6), e0178868.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?type=printable&id=10.1371/journal.pone.0178868
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