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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Advantages Of Using Organic Probiotics

By Marcie Goodman


A probiotic is a supplement containing live bacteria which is ingested to restore beneficial bacteria to the gut. The effectiveness of a probiotic in restoring balance varies according the various factors like dosage, strain and species. Some of these supplements contain sugar, preservatives or fillers and that is why organic probiotics are favored by health practitioners.

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.

The digestive tract is lined with sites to which bacteria adhere. The idea behind using supplements is that beneficial bacteria are introduced which adhere to these sites. When the good bacteria dominate, they present a barrier against harmful bacteria.

It is not just a matter of swallowing random bacteria. Firstly, the right strain has to be used. Secondly, it has to be encased in something strong enough to survive the acid-filled stomach, but strong enough to prevent the friendly bacteria from growing in the intestines. It is also hard to assess how many viable bacteria one is getting in each dose.

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.

The clearest benefit, backed up by scientific study, comes in the field of gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel conditions and diarrhea associated with use of antibiotics. When antibiotics are used, the useful as well as the bad bacteria is destroyed and need to be replaced. However, interesting research is being done on their effect on much more than just digestive issues. One of the main benefits appears to be in stimulating the immune system.

There are many currently studies being done regarding the effect of taking these supplements on areas other than digestive health. The idea is that unfriendly bacteria could be prevented from taking hold in the first place or suppressed if already there. Childhood allergies, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections and lactose intolerance are just some of the areas that may benefit.

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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