Probiotics are so-called good bacteria that keep the microorganisms in your gut in balance.
The gastrointestinal tract contains many micro-organisms. Some of these are “good” bacteria, which help the body digest and absorb food and protect it from disease. But there are also “bad” bacteria in your intestines, which can cause intestinal complaints and have a negative influence on the digestion to have.
Unfortunately, the amount of good bacteria in your body decreases during a period of stress or illness, or when taking certain medicines. As a result, the good bacteria are no longer able to prevent the growth of the bad bacteria in your body or in food you eat. When these organisms increase in number, they can cause a bloated feeling, air in the abdomen, cramps and diarrhea. These complaints can affect food intake and therefore increase the risk of disease.
Today there are products available that contain various types of “good bacteria”, or PROBIOTICS. Taking those supplements can help keep the microorganisms in your gut in a healthy balance. This promotes good digestion and prevents intestinal complaints.