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Probiotics help the body to restore the natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the body. They have many benefits to the digestive tract. They can help the body to absorb nutrients more effectively.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes - if you have taken a course of antibiotics your stomach lining will be stripped of good and bad bacteria and some probiotics or yoghurt containing acidopholus will fix this problem and also there has been some experimenting through the Medical School based at Wellington Hospital in New Zealand giving priobiotics to babies who have one parent with Asthma and seeing if it helps the children not to get asthma. I know a girl who participated in this research and she is 5 now and has no asthma.
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∙ 14y agoIt certainly will not hurt. A probiotic simply puts good bacteria into your digestive system which will help digestion and function.
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What is intestinal flora primarily comprised of?
You have a lot of "good" bacteria in your intestines, these are the intestinal flora.
What are the benefits of probiotics treatment?
Probiotic foods and dietary supplements have been recommended as treatments for a variety of diseases and disorders, ranging from problems confined to the digestive tract to general health issues.
The intestinal microflora are comprised primarily of?
Probiotics
What is the origin of the use of probiotics?
This question has not yet been answered.
Can probiotics cause yeast infections?
Quite the opposite! A good probiotic supplement should actually help with candida (yeast overgrowth). There are a few things to look out for when picking out a probiotic supplement. 1. Make sure it's potent, 1 million active bacteria is not enough. Look for 20 billion and up. 2. Make sure it doesn't contain FOS or prebiotics. Prebiotics feed all bacteria, good and bad. It can cause bloating and other digestive issues. 3. Make sure it's a strain with human origins, not soil! Strains from soil can have dangerous heavy metals.
What are some good books about probiotics?
Some good books about probiotics include "The Good Gut" by Justin Sonnenburg and Erica Sonnenburg, "Probiotics For Dummies" by Shekhar K. Challa, and "10% Human" by Alanna Collen. These books cover topics such as the role of probiotics in gut health, how probiotics work, and their potential benefits.
Explain how prebiotics and probiotics work?
Probiotics are supplements of bacteria that is good for the GI tract (so called "good bacteria"). A common formula of probiotics is called PB-8. There are many formulas of probiotics. Each formula has a different strain or strains of bacteria that is known to be "good." By "good" they mean that these bacteria are either helpful in digestion OR they cause the "bad" bacteria to be less in number.
What is the good bacteria in your digestive system called?
probiotics
What is the good bacteria in water?
Probiotics is the name of bacteria believed to be good for their host.
What are some good probiotics products for children?
Some of the best rated and reviewed probiotics products for children, come from companies such as My Natural Market, and Swanson. Good probiotics products for children can also be found online, through websites run by companies such as Florastor and Culturelle.
Can you get too much probiotics?
When a large amount of probiotics are introduced into the GI system the bad bacteria makes up for it by growing and colonizing so it is not taken over by the good bacteria. Some probiotics can stop the bad bacteria from growing and colonizing while introducing a large quantity of good bacteria into the system.
Can you drink alcohol while taking probiotics?
No, it is not advisable to drink alcohol while taking probiotics. The alcohol will affect how the probiotics will work.
What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?
Probiotics are friendly bacteria that help to restore and maintain a healthy digestive system. Prebiotics feed bacteria. The problem with PRObiotics containing PREbiotics is that prebiotics feed all bacteria, good and bad. It's important to find a probiotic supplement with NO FOS (prebiotics)
Can you drink wine after taking probiotics?
Yes but your probiotics will be less effective.
What is intestinal flora primarily comprised of?
You have a lot of "good" bacteria in your intestines, these are the intestinal flora.
What are some good journal sources of information on probiotics?
Summary of Probiotic Strains. April 30, 2002 [cited June 4, 2004]. "What Are Probiotics?" USProbiotics.org. 2004 [cited June 4, 2004].
What are the benefits of probiotics treatment?
Probiotic foods and dietary supplements have been recommended as treatments for a variety of diseases and disorders, ranging from problems confined to the digestive tract to general health issues.
