There are certain types of bacteria which are good for our health. Probiotics are living micro organisms which contains beneficiary elements for our body. Today they are used as dietary supplements to improve and maintain the good health of the intestines and the digestive organs. The term ‘probiotics’ was derived from the Greek word was first introduced in 1953 by Kollath. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the most common type of microorganisms used in probiotics. If you are looking for a food supplement containing probiotics then you must be concerned about the presence of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus.
According to medical research, there are species of lactobacillus bacteria found in the small intestine. Whereas, in the colon area majority of bacteria are Bifidobacterium. According to research, Bifidobacterium belong to the lactic acid group of bacteria. These are considered to be good bacteria that fight the bad bacteria, thus helping to keep your intestine in good health. Lactobacillus protects the intestine from infections, overgrowth of yeast and even food poisoning. In some of the dairy product like yogurt, milk, buttermilk, cheese and kefir there are traces of these two bacteria is found. However, there are certain types of fermented products like fermented cabbage, fermented soyabean product and Soya sauce.
Probiotics also helps a lot to increase the immune system of the body, improvement of the absorption of calcium and iron minerals, prevents colon cancer, improvement in the symptoms of irritable bowel colitis etc. being extremely sensitive and having a very short self life, it is always advisable to keep them refrigerated. Probiotics are safe as they are approved by The World Health Organization as well. However there are some side effects but they only effects negatively to very ill patients with pancreatitis and low immune system. Bifidobacterium helps to decrease the side effects caused by antibiotics, helps to normalize bowel movements etc. some people also consume these probiotics to infuse good bacteria in their body which are some how damaged by diarrhea, radiation, chemotherapy, antibiotics or any other causes. Therefore, do not be afraid to gulp a proper dose of probiotics to renew your health.
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