Probiotics and Prebiotics and Conditions They Can Help Treat

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If you suffer from constipation or any kind of medical issues in your tummy, read this from a registered dietician, Lea Basch. I got this story from Livestrong.com

More and more, researchers are drawing connections between our health and the universe of bacteria that live inside our bodies — particularly in our guts. The world is full of microorganisms, and so are our bodies: There are 100 trillion microorganisms in our digestive tract alone! The healthy ones, called “friendly bacteria” or “good bacteria,” help your gut digest food and synthesize vitamins and essential fatty acids.

When we develop an imbalance in the amount of good bacteria versus bad bacteria in our bodies (often as a result of disease, diet or medication/antibiotics), we can develop symptoms and even chronic conditions that may be resistant to typical medical treatments.

Enter probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria) that are similar to the beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They’re available mainly in the form of supplements and foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi.  Read more