The Value Of Using Organic Probiotics

By Marcie Goodman


The World Health organization defines a probiotic as any living microorganism that has a health benefit when ingested. These supplements are associated with many health benefits as they help keep the correct balance of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of the human body. Organic probiotics are often recommended by health practitioners as they contain no extra ingredients like preservatives or fillers.

One tends to think that all bacteria are bad but this is far from true. The human gut is home to millions of bacteria that are vital to health. There are many factors like diet, aging, medication and illness that can destroy the balance. This can cause all sorts of health problems for the individual.

Bacteria adhere to sites lining the gastrointestinal tract. If there are enough healthy bacteria, the theory is that they dominate and protect against the adherence of harmful bacteria. Most often, the healthy bacteria in a supplement come from two groups, Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium. Within each group, there are different species and within each species, different strains.

It is important to select the most effective probiotic to take as there are some brands that are better than others. Some products contain only the strongest, most resilient bacteria that are able to survive the onslaught of stressors once they enter the body. They survive in the gut and repopulate it with good bacteria.

The best advice when choosing products is to buy from well-known companies. Reliable products should have been tested in research studies and should name the ingredients they contain, as well as how many organisms are provided in a single dose. A general purpose variety is available for maintenance of health and boosting the immune system but others are designed for specific purposes.

Research has proved that healthy bacteria are particularly useful against diarrhea associated with the use of antibiotics. However, current research is revealing that they are capable of much more than just helping with digestive problems. One of their primary functions is to stimulate the immune system.

Studies are being done to see how successful they are at treating conditions like ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel syndrome. There is even evidence emerging that these supplements may help those suffering from food allergies by restoring the balance of gut flora. Another interesting study conducted on those suffering from obesity, revealed that they have different gut flora from individuals of normal weight.

As there are an abundance of suppliers of these products, it can be difficult to choose the right product. Reputable online suppliers often give information about the research done in developing the product and what it contains. The dosage, strain and species are all important factors to consider.

Many health problems today, including allergies and fatigue, are beginning to be associated with an imbalance of bacteria in the body. Organic probiotics provide the most safe, natural and common sense way to keep the correct balance. Some patience needs to be exercised when using these supplements as they do not create overnight miracle cures. They need to be used for some time before the correct balance in the gut is restored.




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