What Are Probiotic Supplements?

Heard the term but wondering just what are probiotic supplements?

The World Health Organization states that probiotics are "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.¹"

Probiotics are bacteria but they are a beneficial bacteria that enhances health. Most come from the family of lactic acid producing bacteria and these are the good bacteria that have been used in food preservation for centuries.

Foods such as yogurt, aged cheese and sauerkraut are full of these lactic acid bacteria. However, within food, you are never sure exactly which good bacteria are there. It can vary enormously depending upon which starter bacteria are used and just how the food has been made and stored.

This is where probiotic supplements come into the picture. In a supplement, a known probiotic can be added, so that you know exactly what you are getting.

What are probiotic supplements - top brands

Top brands include Align Probiotic which contains Bifidobacterium infantis 35624.

Acidophilus Pearls which contain Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum.

Florastor which contains the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii.

Fem Dophilus which contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14, two probiotics proven to work beautifully to maintain women's urogenital health.

So, just as we get vitamins and minerals either from our food or we can top up with supplements if necessary, the same holds for probiotics. If you'd like to know more then What Are Probiotics explains in more depth.

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