When it comes to our health, we often tend to trust rather than train. In fact, many people are confused by the use of substances useful for our health or simply some natural aids to get better. We find the greatest confusion when choosing probiotics and expecting benefits that have nothing to do with the type of supplement chosen. So let’s try to clarify, and understand what we are talking about. Their use and the benefits that anyone can derive from them.
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What are probiotics and how are they different from dietary supplements
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We usually think of them as bacteria only as disease-causing germs. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help keep the gut healthy. They are therefore different from food supplements, which may still have probiotics as an active ingredient.
You can find probiotics in dietary supplements and in some foods, such as yogurt. Doctors often suggest they help people with intestinal difficulties or digestive problems.
How do probiotics work?
Researchers are trying to understand exactly how probiotics work on a cellular level, but the exact ways they can keep you healthy are known:
• When you lose the “good” bacteria in your body, for example after taking antibiotics, probiotics can help you replace them.
• They can help balance “good” and “bad” bacteria to make your body function as it should.