![]() Our friendly neighbourhood Superhero helps eliminate toxins and prevent allergies. They also produce the variety of vitamins like Vitamin B12, Vitamin K and absorb minerals like Calcium, Iron, Zinc Probiotics aid digestion and absorption of nutrients. They are the soldiers in your intestinal tract which combat pathogens and enhance immunity. (And on!!) Probiotics provide an extra layer of strength. But does the story end there? We could go on and on and on (and on) about the health benefits of probiotics! They are absolutely multi-functional when it comes to being the support system of your health. That has been fit into our brain since Primary school. Some supplements, known as broad-spectrum probiotics or multi-probiotics, combine different species in the same product. Thus, choosing the right type - or types - of probiotics becomes really important. Different probiotics have been found to address different health conditions. ![]() That’s a little like saying all vitamins address the same deficiency. (And on!!) Do all probiotics address a common health problem? We could go on and on and on (and on) about the health benefits of probiotics! They are absolutely multi-functional when it comes to being the support system of your health. Do all probiotics address a common health problem? They also have a specific letter-number strain code which designates the lab in which they were constructed. This includes the Genus, Species and Subspecies (if any). So, it goes like: Genus > Species > StrainsĬoming to the supplement labels, probiotics are identified by their specific strain. Now each genus has different species, and each species has many strains. Other common kinds are Saccharomyces, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia, and Bacillus. The most common probiotic bacteria are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. We can be quite nerdy, let’s jump into the technicalities, to understand how to identify a probiotic like a PRO! Everyone loves food – including your gut bacteria! That being said, how do we identify a good probiotic supplement? This ensures the good bacteria flourishes in your gut. These products usually combine friendly bacteria along with some food for the bacteria to eat (the prebiotics), all in one supplement. Products that contain both prebiotics and probiotics are referred to as Synbiotics. (Disclaimer: Please do not try this at home, we have a fix for you.) Ta-da! The resulting supplement combination is a Synbiotics. Pair a prebiotic and a probiotic into one. Isn’t traditional wisdom really wonderful? What is Synbiotics? Are they a form of probiotics? ![]() Thus, having a spoon of probiotic-rich yogurt helps calm your nerves as well as balance out the bacteria situation in your stomach. Some popular probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kimchi.įun Fact: The reason your mom gives you a spoon of yogurt before an interview, or an exam, is because your gut is imbalanced due to the stress and anxiety. Probiotics are often taken as supplements that are to help colonize your gut with good microorganisms. The latter are carbs, often dietary fibres that feed the probiotics already in your gut. Probiotics are those (good) bacteria which provide numerous health benefits, starting with improving your gut.įact: Probiotics are often mistaken as prebiotics. (Sometimes, truly the hero we don’t deserve, but the hero we definitely need ) Are prebiotics and probiotics similar? Although the largest number of probiotics is found in the colon (intestine), billions of their family members also live in other parts of our body.Ĭoming to our gut, good bacteria are the heroes who displace their villainous counterparts and influence our overall health, metabolism and body composition – sort of like a Batman, Joker and Gotham City type-situation. Simply implying ‘earlier than life’, probiotics technically refer to the good bacteria found in your gut.įun fact: Probiotics are not just in your gut. Probiotics – something beyond gut health?
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