Probiotics Supplements

About Probiotics Supplements

The health benefits of probiotics have been studied extensively over the past few decades, with scientific knowledge still in its infancy. The term probiotic is actually Greek in origin and means for life.

Probiotics are actually beneficial bacteria or cultures that primarily grow within the gastrointestinal tract. These microscopic organisms have many health benefits associated with them, which vary depending on the type of culture. Some of the benefits associated with probiotics so far are: weight loss, immune system regulation, cholesterol balancing, reduced insulin resistance, neurological function and improved digestion and absorption.

The absility to digest and absorb food efficienctly is incredibly important for the general health of the human body. Without proper digestion and absorption, even a high quality diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies and insufficiencies. Poor digestion can also lead to common GUT complaints, such as bloating and excessive gas.

Probiotics have been obtained through a wide range of traditional foods within different cultures, such as kefir, saurkraut, kim-chi and kombucha. Given that probiotics are now available in a highly concentrated form, such as powders and capsules, this ensures fast restoration of beneificial bacteria strains, which can be especially important antibiotic therapy.