Diet and Nutrition

WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS?

Probiotics are a 🔥hot topic in nutrition these days. Almost every client I see asks me if they would benefit from a probiotic supplement. What do you think? Is it just a trend? Are probiotics worth all the buzz?
I’ll let you conclude after reading this ❤️
WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS?
Probiotics are essential micro-organisms that form our oral, intestinal & vaginal flora.
WHY ARE THEY ESSENTIAL TO OUR HEALTH?
Their presence allows them to fight against the proliferation of harmful micro-organisms and also to help digestion.
WHAT ARE THE BEST DIETARY SOURCES?
🔝🔝🔝Fermented dairy products are the most common sources but also miso, tempeh, and lactofermented vegetables.
SOME RESEARCH FINDINGS (about the benefits of probiotics)
🦠Prevent & treat infectious diarrhea
✈️Prevent traveler’s diarrhea
🩺Relieve irritable bowel syndrome-related symptoms
🧫Increase chances of healing infections caused by H.Pylori, a bacteria often behind gastritis and some ulcers
💊Prevent complications related to the use of antibiotics (diarrhea and C. Difficile infections)
🎀Prevent/treat vaginal infections
🥼Prevent ulcerative colitis relapse
So probiotics are definitely essential to our health. Make sure to eat probiotic rich foods every day & if you have any of the medical conditions mentioned above, ask your doctor or dietitian about supplements they would recommend 👩🏻‍⚕️

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