The term "probiotics" has recently gained immense popularity. You can hear about probiotics in advertising on television, and find a lot of information on the Internet, and even discern on grocery packaging. Probiotics are considered to be an effective mechanism aimed at combating dysbiosis and other digestive problems. In this article, we will consider what probiotics and prebiotics are, how they act, and for which diseases they are recommended.
The intestine is one of the organs responsible for our state of health. The intestine contains a large number of microorganisms, the entire immune system of the human body depends on the correct and accurate work of which. But due to improper diet, frequent stressful situations, lack of physical activity, all kinds of failures and disturbances occur. It is in such situations that our body so needs additional and effective help.
Live microorganisms, in particular, lactobacilli or bifidobacteria, are commonly called probiotics - they are part of the normal intestinal microflora. Non-digestible food particles are considered prebiotics, they stimulate growth and participate in the reproduction of beneficial microorganisms.
Preparations with probiotics contain active active ingredients, in this case microorganisms, which are extremely useful for the intestines, they are called symbiotic bacteria.
Prebiotic preparations contain oligosaccharides, enzymes and acids, under the influence of which the intestinal microflora activates.
With their combination, prebiotics and probiotics form synbiotics.
Why are probiotics and prebiotics necessary?
Probiotics and prebiotics are recommended in such conditions:
- during therapeutic treatment with antibiotics, antibacterial and antimicrobial agents;
- recommended as maintenance therapy after serious illness;
- effective in stressful situations;
- can be used against a strict diet;
- have a positive effect in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Probiotics and prebiotics have a fairly wide range of purposes:
- They are effective in controlling parasites. Probiotics-bacteria tend to densely populate the intestinal wall, producing there specific acid, which is not tolerated by pathogens of various intestinal infections.
- Contribute to the digestion process. Probiotics and prebiotics stimulate intestinal motility, which has a positive effect on the digestion process. As a result, the processes of decay, fermentation become less pronounced or completely disappear.
- Contribute to the cleansing of the body. Prebiotics and probiotics have the ability to absorb toxins, including heavy metals and carcinogens.
- Significantly strengthen the immune system and stimulate the work of beneficial microorganisms, probiotics strengthen the body's immune defense, help resist viral infections, herpes, and are also very effective in allergies and autoimmune diseases.