Probiotic was first identified more than hundred years ago. It contains strains of “Good Bacteria (Yeast)” that live naturally in our intestines. Boosting the number of good bacteria in the gut has direct effects on cell lining of intestine which switch off the inflammatory process. 100 to 1000 millions of Probiotics are needed per day. There are more than five hundreds of bacteria in pro-biotic that boost their member to help ward off various complaints. It also has beneficial effect in averting the formation of free radicals with improvement of anti-oxidant.  Depleted level of “Good bacteria” may occur by taking antibiotics and living in sterile environment may be partly responsible for increasing obesity, allergy, and other illness.

It’s Benefits:

  • Probiotics are beneficial for several forms of diarrhoea.
  • It is also helpful for bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.
  • It makes our immune system stronger and fight in the conditions like eczema and asthma.
  • A Probiotic bacterium enhances baby’s immune system. It helps to fight against infection in urinary tract of both mother and baby. It is important for the healthy growth of baby.
  • Lipid profile is the main risk of cardiac vascular diseases that can be controlled by Probiotic.
  • The gut micro flora has power to control and regulate the different physiological processes. So, it’s imbalance contributes to obesity and diabetes.

It’s Sources:

  • Breast milk is a natural Probiotic that contains millions of bacteria. Babies get their first dose of helpful bacteria when they pass through the birth canal.
  • The functional food yoghurt contains different probiotics that may exert antioxidant properties.
  • High quality dark chocolate also has Probiotics.
  • Some soft cheeses contain lacto bacilli bacteria.
  • Sour bread dough may also have Lacto bacilli bacteria.
  • Few other sources are,
  • Soya sauce
  • Unripe fruits
  • Pickled ginger
  • Cooked and cool pasta and potato
  • Kefir – yoghurt and raw cheese
  • Fermented soya beans – Temph

Prebiotics:

Prebiotics also lead to the growth of more helpful gut flora. It is found in every day food including garlic, onion, tomato, asparagus, banana, wheat germ, wheat berries, sprouted wheat, etc. prebiotics are easy to incorporate in diet on a daily basis. Eating banana smoothie for breakfast and cooked, cool pasta with tomato sauce for dinner can help to boost prebiotics level. Even having garlic in daily food may enhance its action. Some curds and breads contain both pro and prebiotics.