Probiotics:
Why is this important?
What are Probiotics and Prebiotics?
Everyone’s microbiome is unique. No two people have the
same microbial cells — even twins are different.
You have trillions of microbes on and
in your body. These microbes are a combination of:
Bacteria.
Fungi (including yeasts).
Viruses.
Protozoa.
The bacteria in your body are said to outnumber your body’s cells at a 10-to-1 ratio. However, a recent study says that the ratio is closer to 1-to-1. Much of these bacteria reside in your gut, and the majority are quite harmless. Most of the gut flora is found in your colon, or large intestine, which is the last part of your digestive tract.
For a microbe to be called a
probiotic, it must have several characteristics that include being able to:
Be isolated from a human.
Survive in your intestine after ingestion (being eaten).
Have a proven benefit to you.
Be safely consumed.
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the "good" bacteria (normal microflora) in the body.
Prebiotics are foods (typically high-fiber foods) that act as
food for human microflora. Prebiotics are used with the intention of improving
the balance of these microorganisms.
Why is this important?
Probiotics can be beneficial for both adults and kids. If your child has an illness that requires an antibiotic medication for treatment, taking a probiotic can help shorten symptoms.
Research is ongoing into the relationship of the gut microflora to disease. The health benefits of currently available probiotics and prebiotics have not been conclusively proved.
What are the benefits of a healthy Microbiome?
Researchers are trying to figure out exactly how probiotics work. Some of the ways they may keep you healthy:
Having the right gut bacteria has been linked to numerous health benefits, including the following:
There is also some research that shows they're useful for problems in other parts of your body. For example, some people say they have helped with:
Food Sources:
Probiotics should not be confused with prebiotics, which are carbs — often dietary fibers — that help feed the friendly bacteria already in your gut.
Probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut,
tempeh,
and kimchi.
Prebiotics are in foods such as whole grains, bananas, greens,
onions, garlic, soybeans and artichokes.
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Products that contain both prebiotics and probiotics are referred to as synbiotics. Synbiotic products usually combine friendly bacteria along with some food for the bacteria to eat (the prebiotics), all in one supplement
Lactobacillus. This may be the most common probiotic. It's the one you'll find in yogurt and other fermented foods.
Bifidobacterium. You can find it in some dairy products. It may help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and some other conditions.
Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast found in probiotics. It appears to help fight diarrhea and other digestive problems.
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