Health & Dietary Supplements, July 15-31, 2018
What are Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually bacteria found in the human gut that helps digestive processes to function properly and optimally by exerting various protective roles. Various strains of bacteria are in use to boost the population of those beneficial bacteria as probiotic, with Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and yeast Saccharmoycesboulardiiare being the most common.
Once viewed as mainly useful for digestive support, research has uncovered additional benefits such as immune health, mood support and mitigating IBS. It's also been found that the health benefits are determined by the strain of microorganisms they contain(identified by their genus, species, and strain level), which has opened the door to condition specific probiotic products...