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Probiotics such as acidophilus are micro organisms that are beneficial for the human host. Probiotics can be naturally found in the body, and play a key role in digestion and immunity.
Probiotic species Bacillus subtilis, Lactococcus lactis and Bifidobacterium breve. - A healthy balance of probiotics is essential for good digestion, immunity, and energy levels.
What do probiotics do?
Probiotics support digestive health by producing specific enzymes needed in digestion of food substances. As well as aiding the break down of foods, probiotics improve the absorption of vitamins and minerals into the bloodstream. Probiotics even produce B complex vitamins and vitamin K.
Probiotics support immunity by stimulating the body’s natural defences, and by lining the intestines with a protective layer of friendly bacteria that bars pathogenic substances in the gut from harming the body. As two-thirds of the body's immune system is managed in the gut, it is important to keep one's probiotic levels high.
A delicate balance
It is important to have a good intestinal balance of friendly probiotic bacteria (such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacterium bifidum) over bad pathogenic bacteria (such as Streptococcus aureus). However, this balance is fragile and can be easily disrupted by everyday factors such as:-
Disruptions to the balance of probiotics in our gut can compromise the digestive and protective roles they play. People with an imbalance of probiotics and pathogens in the gut may experience poor digestion, lowered natural immunity and a large variety of conditions such as:-
Research has shown the benefits to digestion, health and immunity for people who supplement their levels of probiotic bacteria.
OptiBac Probiotics and their benefits
OptiBac Probiotics is unique in that we use specific probiotic strains to target specific health conditions. Our products are better for you than sugary probiotic yoghurt drinks, and stronger than the vast majority of competing probiotic spplements. The range is all natural, free from added sugars and preservatives.
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