02 Mar Probiotics – Good Bacteria
What are Probiotics, and how can they help you?
We often preach the importance of a “healthy gut.” You might have even heard us talk about probiotics. But what exactly are these so-called “healthy” bacteria?
Essentially, probiotics are “good” bacteria – they’re not the kind that make you sick. Probiotic supplements typically come in pill form, but “good bacteria” can also be found in certain foods, such as yogurt, cheese and fermented foods.
These probiotics are often the same as or very close to the bacteria that are living in your body right now. Research suggests that too many of the bad bacteria and not enough of the good bacteria could lead to health problems – including weight gain, bowel issues and various chronic health conditions.
The primary role of probiotics is to maintain a healthy balance in your body. Think of it as keeping your body in balance, or homeostasis. When you are sick, bad bacteria enters your body and increases in number. This knocks your body out of its natural equilibrium. Good bacteria works to stave off the bad bacteria and restore your body to neutral, which makes you feel better.
A healthy gut is crucial to your immune function and controlling inflammation. Different types of good bacteria can also:
- Assist in digesting food.
- Keep bad bacteria from causing illness.
- Help manufacture vitamins.
- Support the cells that line your gut to prevent bad bacteria from entering the bloodstream.
- Break down and absorb medications.
Should you be taking a probiotic? That’s a question widely debated and researched in the medical community. Our pharmacists suggest that you ask your doctor if a probiotic supplement plan might be appropriate for your specific medical needs. If you are on a probiotic, or would like to begin a regimen of probiotic supplementation, look no further than our extensive online catalog: https://mygreenleafrx.com/product-category/gut-health/
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