Many times when we come across the word ‘bacteria’, we take it to be harmful microorganisms. Not all bacteria are harmful to the body, a good number of them are beneficial and probiotics are one of them. In this article, we’ll enlighten you on the term ‘Probiotics’ and its benefits to you as a human.
Probiotics are useful bacteria that live in and on our body, which helps to keep our body in good condition. For any bacteria to be termed useful and named probiotics, it should be able to:
- Be eaten with no harmful effect
- Separate from the human body and still exist
- Survive in the intestine after being eaten
- Possess visible benefits to you
Let’s look at the advantages of probiotics.
Benefits of probiotics
Reduces sensitivity
Good bacteria reduce irritation and support the proper functioning of the immune system.
Manages harmful bacteria
It controls the negative effect of harmful bacteria that is capable of weakening the body.
Works with the cell
Probiotics assist the cell around the belly to prevent harmful bacteria from penetrating the blood.
Breaks down medication
Good bacteria help to break down medication for easy absorption and proper functioning in the body.
We can increase the number of probiotics in the body through food supplements to help correct some health issues. They include constipation, yeast infection, diarrhea, urinary tract infection (UTI), gum disease, andesSepsis (basically in infants).
Places where we can find probiotics (good bacteria)
The commonplace where probiotics are located is in the guts (basically the large intestine). However, they can also be present in other parts of the body such as vagina, lungs, mouth, urinary tract, and skin.
Takeaway
We can get probiotics from foods such as yogurt, cottage cheese, kombucha, sourdough bread, buttermilk, etc. We could also get them from supplements that come in the form of capsules (pills), powders, liquids, drinks, and foods.
