Probiotics are living microorganisms that can aid in fostering the development of good bacteria in our gut. Living microorganisms called probiotics can aid in the growth of beneficial bacteria in our gut. They improve skin, boost the immune system, reduce depression, and promote heart health. They support a healthy metabolism, which lowers the risk of many diseases like obesity and diabetes.
Types of Probiotics
The common type of probiotics are:
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacterium
The yeast that is most commonly found in probiotics is:
Saccharomyces boulardii
How do probiotics work?
When you are sick, bad bacteria enter your body and multiply but good bacteria work to fight off the bad bacteria and restore the balance within your body. It keeps you healthy by boosting your immune system and reducing inflammation.
Benefits of Probiotics:
Infectious diarrhea and gastroenteritis in infants and children can be greatly reduced by the probiotic action of lactobacillus. Probiotics can help with both diarrhea and constipation.
Probiotic therapy may benefit people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease. Clinical trial results indicate that certain probiotics may aid in the maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis and the prevention of Crohn’s disease relapse.
Probiotics food can reduce the levels of bad cholesterol as well as helps in preventing heart disease.
It helps in lowering blood pressure.
Probiotic foods for a healthy gut:
Yogurt: Yogurt is made from milk that has been fermented by probiotics, primarily lactic acid bacteria, and bifidobacteria.
Kimchi: Kimchi is made by fermenting vegetables with lactic acid bacteria. It has properties that can prevent cancer, and obesity, improve colorectal health, lower cholesterol, delay aging, boost the immune system, and improve skin health.
Kefir: Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk drink.
Kombucha: Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from black or green tea and a symbiotic bacteria and yeast culture. For best results, choose a low-sugar, refrigerated Kombucha.
Sauerkraut: Sauerkraut is shredded cabbage that has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria. Choose unpasteurized sauerkraut. Pasteurization kills live and active bacteria.
Buttermilk: It is a leftover liquid from making butter. It’s rich in minerals, vitamins and probiotics.
