Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria and yeast that are good for your health. Mainly, probiotics contribute to a healthy digestive system. Look to probiotics in order to maintain a healthy stomach.
Probiotics assist in replacing the good bacteria you’ve lost in your body. For instance, after taking antibiotics your body would have insufficient positive bacteria. By ingesting probiotics you can increase the amount of positive bacteria decreasing your risk of disease or infection.
Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are the two most common types of probiotics. Lactobacillus can be found in products such as yogurt, helping with digestion issues, and assisting those who have difficulty digesting lactose. Bifidobacterium is also found in dairy products and aids in decreasing the symptoms of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Probiotics help your digestive system digest food and absorb nutrients. They help your body to create vitamins, intake minerals, and help eradicate toxins. Probiotics boost immunity and contribute heavily to your overall health!
Probiotics will contribute in:
- Treating digestive infections
- Easing symptoms of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
- Assisting in easing signs of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Probiotics can also help with:
- Skin rashes such as eczema
- Urinary health
- Oral health
- Diverting colds
Foods that have probiotics include:
- Yogurt
- Sauerkraut
- Miso soup
- Kefir
- Sour pickles
- Tempeh