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What you need to know about probiotics!
Probiotics are live bacteria that in the correct amounts can make a significant difference to your health and well-being. They can be found in certain foods including yoghurt, sauerkraut and kefir and can also be found in supplements. Once a colony of probiotics enters your system it can help to improve your ‘gut health’ which subsequently improves many other functions. Benefits include assisting with weight loss, health, energy, restoration of body balance and much more. This is a growing area of research, with many promising results. It is important to be aware of probiotics that are stable vs probiotics that are unstable. Unstable probiotics have minimal benefits after the packaging they are in is opened and they are also vulnerable to moderate temperature changes.
Stable Probiotics have been found to assist with:
- Weight loss – The correct environment and balance in your gut has recently been shown to create the right environment for weight loss.
- Boosting your immune and digestive health – From the common cold to more serious infections. Studies are showing more evidence that probiotics can make a significant difference in these areas.
- Blood pressure and cholesterol – Certain probiotic strains have been proven to reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL) with the added benefit of assisting the lowering of blood pressure.
- Inflammation – A leading driver of many ailments and disease. With regular intake, probiotics lower inflammation levels.
- Energy – When your body’s system is out of balance or you have been taking antibiotics for a period of time, probiotics will restore your inner balance and create the correct environment to restore your energy levels.
There are hundreds of probiotics currently available in supplement form. To determine which probiotics are stable will be a matter of personal research and asking the right questions. There are just way too many to me to cover here.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle by including fibre in your meals, exercising and incorporating good sleep habits is also very important, however, next time you are seeking extra benefits to coincide with your health and well-being, consider the benefits of probiotics and how these healthy bacteria can make a difference.
