How Prebiotics Boost Good Bacteria

Our intestinal tracts contain bacteria. Some bacteria are not so good for us and can make us sick, but some of the bacteria are beneficial. These beneficial bacteria help to keep the bad bacteria in check and help our immune system function properly. Normally our intestinal bacteria are in a healthy balance, however antibiotic therapy, stress and poor dietary choices may all cause intestinal bacterial imbalance.

Most medicines that we use today treat existing ailments - they serve a reactive role when we are in poor health. Preventative initiatives tend to play more of a minor role because benefits are not readily noticeable. One field that has been attracting growing discussion with regards to improved health is the science of probiotics and prebiotics.

Prebiotics

Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that make their way through our digestive system and help good bacteria grow and flourish. Prebiotics keep beneficial bacteria healthy. Prebiotics are not destroyed, digested or absorbed in the upper GI tract and therefore reach the gut where our good bacteria reside and hence contribute fully in promoting their effectiveness.

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Probiotics

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can be found in various foods and drinks. When you eat probiotics you will add these healthy bacteria to your intestinal tract. The principal behind probiotics is that by increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in the colon the harmful ones are kept at bay, providing many benefits for the well-being of the body.

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