What are probiotics?
Probiotics are considered "good bacteria."
Frequently when we think of bacteria,
we think about those that cause diseases. Although there are
many bacteria that cause diseases, there are other
which are beneficial to our health. Probiotics are
"Living microorganisms that, when supplied in
adequate amounts, promote health benefits. "
(FAO and WHO 2002)
Many probiotics are Lactobacillus species or
Bifidobacterium The list of some probiotic bacteria
commons shown below.
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• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Lactobacillus casei
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus
• Bifidobacterium longum
• Bifidobacterium infantis
• Bifidobacterium breve
• Bifidobacterium bifidum
What are the benefits of probiotics?
The bacterial balance in our gastrointestinal tract
can be interrupted by a change in diet, for
contaminated food, stress, antibiotics and other
medications, and age. Probiotics can help
to restore and maintain the intestinal balance. Further,
Probiotics can help prevent diarrhea
associated with the consumption of antibiotics (Issa et al., 2014).
Probiotics could also help prevent the
constipation (Dimidi et al., 2014) and help manage
symptoms of gastric diseases.
How do probiotics work?
This is how probiotics promote health:
• Producing substances in the intestine, such as
lactic acid, which helps retard the growth of
bacteria that cause diseases.
• Competing for nutrients and space with bacteria that
They cause diseases.
• Decomposing toxins.
• Affecting the nerves and muscles of the intestine.
Probiotics do not remain in the intestine. Thus, Probiotics should be ingested frequently for
that can exert their beneficial effects.
What makes a good probiotic?
Probiotics must be alive when they enter the intestine. So a good probiotic must be able to survive the stomach acid and resist other bacteria.
A good probiotic should also be safe. To ensure safety, probiotics must be identified
accurately, they must not be contaminated and must be properly labeled. Probiotics are analyzed to make sure they do not cause stomach upset, diarrhea or other side effects. In addition, probiotics are tested to make sure they have positive effects in the health of humans.
Is there any risk when taking
Probiotic?
It is thought that probiotics are safe for people
healthy However, people with functions
immune suppressed, such as individuals with HIV /
AIDS, those who have received transplants and those who have
are being treated for cancer, they should consult their
doctors before taking a probiotic (Hempel et al., 2014).
Buying probiotics
Probiotics are available in capsules and in powder form.
Probiotics are added to certain foods, such as certain
yogurt brands. Probiotics can also be
found in fermented milk drinks, used bars
like sandwiches, fruit drinks and breakfast cereals.
Summary
Probiotics are living microbes with benefits for
health. They are effective in maintaining and restoring the balance
of microbes in our gastrointestinal tract. With more
research, other benefits may be confirmed for the
Health.