What Are Probiotics And How Are They Good For Our Health?
Probiotics - Why We Need Them
Probiotics are something that I include in my diet every day because they are good for my digestive system and because it is said that with good bacteria in your body the bad bacteria will not be able to take hold as easily. I always recommend that our customers that do an Almighty Colon Cleanse be sure that when they are done, they get on a good quality probiotic right away to ensure they have good bacteria now in place of the bad stuff they just cleansed out.
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are natural supplements that provide the stomach with "friendly" bacteria or "good" bacteria. The most well know probiotic is Acidophilus. Probiotics are generally known for their antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, anti-carcinogenic, anti-diarrhea, anti-allergenic and antioxidant activities. Probiotics are living microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are thought to benefit health by altering the growth and activity of bacteria in the intestines and reducing inflammation.
Why use Probiotics?
Bacteria live naturally in our stomach and intestines, which keeps us healthy and functioning. Actually made up of live and beneficial bacteria, probiotics have been demonstrated to help with a variety of different conditions, and to provide a variety of different health benefits.
Healthy intestinal flora is associated with stool regularity. Healthy blood nourishes hair, skin and nails. Health claims related to probiotics are numerous, but include maintenance of normal/healthy intestinal flora and protection against infections, alleviation of lactose intolerance, and stimulation of the immune system.
Probiotics are one of the most exciting discoveries in recent years. Interest in the role of probiotics for human health dates back to somewhere around 1908 when the Nobel Prize winning Russian scientist, Elie Metchnikoff, linked the long, healthy life of Bulgarian peasants to their high intake of fermented milk products containing lactic acid producing microorganisms. Probiotics are of growing interest within the scientific community, for consumers and for the food industry.
Probiotics are live microbes that are negatively affected by improper storage, such as exposure to excessive heat or moisture. If you doubt that you get adequate amounts, add a probiotic supplement to your diet. Healthy people usually have a ratio of approximately 85% good to 15% potentially harmful organisms in the intestinal tract. In some cases, even those who appear to be well might have an unfavorable ratio as a result of daily exposure to environmental toxins and a modern lifestyle.
We recommend what we consider to the best probiotic on the market today, Total Living Probiotic Blend that contains three different strains of bacteria: Bifidobacterium Longum, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus Acidophilus that are specially encapsulated to reach the intestines in the capsule form. It is a very affordable and very important supplement after a colon cleanse.