Probiotics are the gut-friendly bacteria present in our digestive tract.
They have some role in immunity and digestion.
They inhibit the growth of disease-causing bacteria.
They help in the digestion of lactose and dairy products.
They improve absorption of nutrients.
They help in manufacturing B-complex vitamins.
Probiotic can be used if you get diarrhea after taking antibiotics.
The common strains are:
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus sporogens
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Bifidobacteria bifidum
Streptococcus thermophilus and many more.
In short, probiotics cause improved immunity, digestion and resistance to disease.
Here is a You Tube video giving a small description of probiotic bacteria.
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