Probiotic is a adjective that applies to certain microorganisms present in the intestinal flora. The term, however, is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) .
The probiotics are bacteria that bring benefits to the body. When they reach the intestine, they are still alive and active, causing positive effects on the person. Probiotics not only remain attached to the intestinal mucosa, but even stay alive when they are expelled and are part of the feces.
The intake of probiotics in certain amounts, therefore, is healthy. The strengthening of the immune system and the regulation of intestinal balance are some of the positive effects caused by these bacteria, present in the yogurt and in certain milks .
However, we cannot overlook other important benefits of probiotics, such as the following:
-They are useful for coping with diarrhea.
-They become a great tool to fight diseases such as those that inflame the intestine or irritable bowel.
- They get to improve what is lactose intolerance.
-Diverse studies carried out also coincide in underlining that they are great to reduce the risks of suffering from colon cancer.
The positive action of probiotics arises from the competition that these microorganisms perform against other harmful ones. When probiotics manage to occupy certain spaces in the organism , harmful bacteria cannot proliferate and tend to disappear.
Keep in mind that excessive intake of probiotics can cause damage, such as the appearance of diarrhea or of one infection in the intestine
It is important to distinguish between probiotics and prebiotics . Prebiotic substances are not digestible, but their function is to promote the development of healthy bacteria in the body. Prebiotics contribute to the promotion of lifetime , Unlike the antibiotics (which prevent the development of certain vital forms). In other words: while probiotics are living organisms (bacteria), prebiotics are substances that lack life but can promote it.
In addition to all that, it is important to know where probiotics and prebiotics can be found. In this sense, to increase the presence of both in the body, the following tips should be carried out:
-Increase intake of fruits and vegetables.
-Have under control what is fat consumption.
-Take two yogurts a day or you can bet on introducing kefir into the diet.
-It is recommended, when preparing certain dishes, add a little garlic or onion.
-Among the healthiest foods to increase the amount of probiotics and prebiotics are artichokes.
In the same way, it is necessary to take into account other important aspects related to probiotics. Specifically, they must be present in the lives of all people, except those under 1 year of age. That is, except for that case, it is recommended and necessary that we all take food and carry out the aforementioned recommendations to benefit from the advantages guaranteed by these elements.
