Probiotics Explained : Health benefits & Best sources to promote great gut health
- Alexandria Reid
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- Jul 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Probiotics - a micro-organism introduced to the body for its beneficial qualities.
Probiotics are live bacteria or yeast that are good for you especially your digestive system, which promotes great gut health.
Probiotics have helped me over the years to sustain an happy gut , good bacteria in the gut is essential for great gut health. Probiotics are supplements or food that contain live microorganisms that are perfect for great gut health .
Even though i do not eat animal products there are still a range of foods, powders, supplements &fermented foods that provide probiotics .
Fermented foods and supplements
Kimchi - Spicy fermented vegetables
Pickles- Naturally fermented cucumbers (no vinegar)
Plant-based yoghurts - So many choices made from almonds ,coconut, oat milk or soy milk
Kombucha- Fermented tea
Miso - Japanese fermented soy paste
Sauerkraut-Fermented cabbage
Tempeh -Fermented soy beans
Probiotic powders
Probiotic capsules/tablets
Why Use Probiotics ?
Probiotics are used for multiple reasons they have the ability to balance, support and enhance the beneficial bacteria in the gut , below are some reasons you should have them in your diet.
3 Reasons to have Probiotics in your diet.
Boost your immune system #1: Enhance immune response
A large portion of the immune system is located in the stomach . Probiotics help maintain a healthy gut flora , which enhances the immune function and reduces the risk of infections
"Fermented foods, rich in probiotics , can play a significant role in a plant-based diet by promoting a healthy microbiome and reducing the risk of various diseases" . - Dr Micheal Greger, MD, author of "How not to die"
Skin health #2: Probiotics and the skin
Probiotics helps reduce inflammation which can improve skin conditions like acne, eczema , inflamed skin conditions .
Skin health starts in the stomach so what you eat and what you feel effects your skin . Keeping the environment of the gut as balanced as possible will enable you to maintain optimal health.
Prevent & Heal infections #3:
Probiotics can heal and prevent things like urinary tract and oral infections like thrush .
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