Probiotics- what are they? what couses gut imbalance?
What are Probiotics?
The word probiotic actually means “for life” and they benefit by improving the balance of flora in the digestive system and helping them do their job more effectively. There are several benefits to consuming probiotics These “good bugs” crowd out the bad bugs in the digestive tract to:
- Help boost immunity
- Reduce inflammation
- Lower blood pressure
- Bring down cholesterol levels
- Enhance learning and memory
- Cure urinary tract infections
- Alleviate symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Prevent or treat diarrhoea
- Prevent childhood eczema and allergies
- Improve oral hygiene
- Help you drop the kilos and prevent weight gain
- Boost your mood
There are seven types of friendly bacteria. The most common one is Lactobacillus, the most common probiotic that’s found in yogurt and other fermented foods. Bifidobacterium can be found in some dairy products and can help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other conditions. The other kinds include Streptococcus thermophilus, Saccharomyces boulardii, and Bacillus subtilis. Whether or not you know about the types of probiotics, it’s important to make them a part of your daily or weekly diet.
What causes a gut imbalance?
The number of good bacteria in the digestive system can be overtaken by the bad ones, leading to an imbalance. The factors that can lead to this include:
- Consuming too much dietary fat
- Eating a low-fiber diet
- Excess stress
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Eating too many processed and unhealthy foods
- Gastro infection
- Use of antibiotics for long
Consuming a diet rich in probiotics can help clean up the gut and ensure it’s in prime working condition. Apart from adding probiotic-rich foods like curd and sauerkraut to your diet, loading up on a probiotic drink a day can actually keep the doctor away. Try these recipes to stay healthy in my recipe blog.
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