Probiotics are live microbial food with a positive effect on improving the microbial balance in the body - for example, lactic acid bacteria. These are beneficial bacteria that naturally inhabit our gut and are involved in digestion, maintaining immunity and other vital processes.
As a pharmaceutical product, probiotics are gaining popularity as a means of intake alongside antibiotics to offset their destructive effect on beneficial gut flora. It would be best to take them as part of the composition of our diet.
There are food products high in probiotics that we can take regularly. They are a must for people with an irregular stomach, prone to frequent bloating, constipation and other digestive problems, and for people who want to boost their immune system. With these foods we can ensure a regular stomach, optimal intestinal tract function and strong immunity. Undoubtedly, the most popular among foods rich in probiotics is Yoghurt.
The known probiotic bacteria with proven health effects are:
LACTOBACILLES - Lactobacillus bulgaricus , Lactobacillus acidophus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus helveticus
MILK SEEDED COCS - Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactococcus faecium, Lactococcus lactis
BIFIDOBACTERIA - Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve
What probiotics help with
- They have antitumor effect at the colon level by exhibiting antimutagenic activity and altering the carcinogenic activity of colonized microbes. Or put more simply by preventing them from secreting cancer-causing substances;
- Overgrowth in the small intestine - lactobacilli have a regulating effect - in other words, they prevent the gastrointestinal tract from storming and reduce the formation of toxic substances;
- Heart disease - they reduce the risk by being involved in the metabolism of bad cholesterol and lowering its concentration in the blood;
- Help control blood pressure - the enzymes of probiotics act on milk protein and ultimately produce blood pressure lowering substances;
- Urogenital infections - by adhering to the lining of the urinary and vaginal tract, probiotics prevent pathogenic microorganisms from taking up residence and inhibit the production of H2O2 (this is hydrogen peroxide -a free radical scavenger). They restore normal microbial flora.
- Contribute to the proper functioning of the immune system
- Increase resistance to internal pathogenic microorganisms by promoting antibody production
- Assist in digesting milk sugar
In addition to the above effects produce and a number of enzymes, vitamins B1, B2,B6. Synthesize amino acids, including those that the human microorganism can not produce itself. Enhance the body's absorption of trace elements.
In short, lactic acid bacteria have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora by inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microbes.