Benefits of probiotics

Gut health determines our overall health, long-term risk of disease, and lifespan.

It even affects our brain function.

The idea that the state of our gut determines our overall health and mental state is not revolutionary. In fact, it dates back more than 2,000 years. Hippocrates wrote: “All disease begins in the gut.”

Our bodies are colonized by a multitude of microorganisms, and the highest concentration of them is in the gut – approximately 100 trillion live bacteria. This gut microbiome is a complex and sensitive system. About 85% of them should be “good” bacteria. But for various reasons, “bad” bacteria can begin to multiply in the gut: through contaminated food or water, due to antibiotic use, a weak immune system, poor nutrition, or other factors that disrupt the normal balance of bacteria.

Probiotics are used to maintain or restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the body. Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that have a positive effect on the health of the body.

Probiotics are often found in certain foods (kefir, yogurts with live bacteria, other fermented beverages, and vegetables) or may be available as supplements.