Probiotics are beneficial organisms that live in our gut, that help with digestion and help strengthen our immune system.
You have more bacteria living in your gut than you have cells in your body. There is more than 500 different species of bacteria in the digestive system and probiotics assist in keeping a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria.
Benefits of Probiotics
promote a healthy and strong immune system
maintain healthy colon cells
attack toxins for elimination
assist with detoxification
promote regularity
help manufacture vitamin B and K
help manufacture some digestive enzymes to assist with the digestion of food
create an unfriendly environment for potentially harmful bacteria and yeast
The following foods are high in good bacteria and encourage healthy populations. These include yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kim chi, kombucha and miso. Soluble fibre is the food and fuel source for beneficial bacteria encouraging them to multiply. You can also support your bacterial balance by taking a high potency probiotic.
When it comes to probiotics start with small amounts and increase gradually to allow your digestion to adjust to the changing balance of bacteria.
Keeping your bacteria in balance is essential in maintaining your overall health.