Characteristics of Probiotics
For a microbe to be called a “probiotic”, it must have the following fundamental characteristics:
Must be isolated from a human
Survive digestion and be able to colonize in the intestine
Have a proven health benefit to the human body
History of Probiotics
Probiotics were a crucial part of dietary nutrition for Millennia
Why Use Probiotics?
We have trillions of microbes on and in our bodies. Though the most commonplace linked to beneficial microbes is our gut, we have several locations in and on our body that host good microbes.
Know your Gut
Is your gut healthy?
How to keep it in the peak of health?
The gut microbiome and hence your digestive system reacts to specific stimuli in diet and harmful pathogens in a myriad of different ways.
Read on to find out what is going on in your gut and what you can do feel better.
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Probiotics and Immunity
Probiotic bacteria are shown to promote the endogenous host defense mechanisms. In addition to the stabilization of the gut microflora, probiotics have been shown to
Probiotics and Women’s health
Urogenital tract infections are being increasingly recognized as a serious global health problem in women. They can have severe consequences, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic
Probiotics and Gastrointestinal Health
More than 1000 different bacterial species reside in the adult gastrointestinal tract. Some microbes are considered beneficial to the human host, while others are pathogenic.
