Understanding Probiotics and their use The meaning of Probiotics is ‘promoting life’. In Greek, ‘Pro’ means promote, and ‘Bio’ means life. Probiotics are different strains of live bacteria and yeasts that exist in the human body and help in daily bodily functions. We tend to think of bacteria as disease causing organisms. And yes, some of them do cause illness. But, our body is also home to good bacteria that are necessary to keep us healthy.
How does it keep us healthy? Probiotics help create a balance of homeostasis, mainly in the gut. They help in keeping the gut healthy and are an essential part of the digestive process. They are also present in the vaginal tract and help fight yeast infections. Some common ailments that probiotics protect us from include: – IBS or Irritable bowel syndrome – IBD or Inflammatory bowel disease – Diarrhea caused by infection – Diarrhea caused by antibiotics They are also said to help with:– Skin problems like eczema – Urinary and vaginal health – Prevention of allergies and colds – Oral health