Health benefits of probiotics
- Improves digestive system
This is the most well-known benefit of probiotics as it restores the natural balance of bacteria in your gut. This helps support digestive comfort and promotes bowel movement.
- Enhances immune system
It also enhances your immune system and helps support immune defence.
Most common probiotics
Bifidobacteria
This type of bacteria is meant to boost the immune system and break down lactose into nutrients for the body. It also restricts harmful bacteria growth in your intestines.
Lactobacillus
This type of bacteria is found in your mouth, small intestine and vagina. It produces lactic acid and lactase to aid in breaking down lactose and limiting bad bacteria. Plus, it also boosts your body's mineral absorption.
Common probiotic strains in supplements and their effects
Lactobacillus acidophilus
This probiotic strain promotes digestion and possibly eliminates vaginal bacteria in women.
Lactobacillus paracasei
This is commonly used in probiotic supplements to increase the number of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli in the gut to improve gut health.
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium lactis is a potent multi-purpose bacteria that helps with digestion and boosts immunity.
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