The Benefits of Probiotics

Probiotics promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria and have been linked to a wide range of health benefits.

BY TAYLOR HUGO

The Benefits of Probiotics

Probiotics promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria and have been linked to a wide range of health benefits.

BY TAYLOR HUGO

 

With 100 trillion bacteria already living in our gut, you may be wondering about the benefits of adding more with a probiotic. If we all maintained perfect diets high in fiber, low in sugar and saturated fats, and free of alcohol and caffeine, a probiotic may not be necessary, but even the healthiest among us need a little good bacteria backup now and then. Plus, the benefits of probiotics extend beyond soothing the occasional bloating and cramping.

 

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Probiotics can help you maintain a healthy weight by balancing gut bacteria.

Your metabolism is directly linked to the bacteria in your gut, which impact the calories and nutrients your body draws from food. When you have too much gut bacteria, fiber can turn into fatty acids, putting you at risk for obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Probiotics can help you maintain a healthy weight by balancing gut bacteria.

Your metabolism is directly linked to the bacteria in your gut, which impact the calories and nutrients your body draws from food. When you have too much gut bacteria, fiber can turn into fatty acids, putting you at risk for obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

 

Probiotics can aid in preventing and treating some inflammatory ailments.

Probiotic supplements should never be used in place of medications prescribed by your doctor, but the addition of a capsule to your daily regimen may help treat or prevent diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, eczema, acne and even arthritis. This is because probiotics help to reduce inflammation in the body.

 
 

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Probiotics can support mental health.

Do you ever wonder why you get an upset stomach when you’re stressed or anxious? It’s because the gut and the brain are closely connected. So it should come as no surprise that recent studies demonstrate that probiotics may boost mood and cognitive function, as well as lower stress and anxiety.

 

Probiotics can support mental health.

Do you ever wonder why you get an upset stomach when you’re stressed or anxious? It’s because the gut and the brain are closely connected. So it should come as no surprise that recent studies demonstrate that probiotics may boost mood and cognitive function, as well as lower stress and anxiety.

There are different probiotics to meet your needs.

When it comes to probiotics, there’s no one-size-fits-all supplement. There are many different strains of bacteria on the market, each of which have different purposes for balancing the body. For example, probiotics for men might target prostate or heart health (men are twice as likely to have a heart attack compared to women), while probiotics for women support vaginal health. There are also age-specific probiotics, such as those marketed toward infants who struggle with colic and frequent spit-ups.

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There are different probiotics to meet your needs.

When it comes to probiotics, there’s no one-size-fits-all supplement. There are many different strains of bacteria on the market, each of which have different purposes for balancing the body. For example, probiotics for men might target prostate or heart health (men are twice as likely to have a heart attack compared to women), while probiotics for women support vaginal health. There are also age-specific probiotics, such as those marketed toward infants who struggle with colic and frequent spit-ups.

 

“Food sources of probiotics often lack the therapeutic dose, stability and particular strains of bacteria composition that are necessary for the same benefit that you would get from a supplement that’s been clinically tested."

- Emma Harvie, Minnesota-based nutritionist

 
 

“Food sources of probiotics often lack the therapeutic dose, stability and particular strains of bacteria composition that are necessary for the same benefit that you would get from a supplement that’s been clinically tested."

- Emma Harvie, Minnesota-based nutritionist

 
 

Supplements take the guesswork out of probiotic intake.

While you can ingest natural probiotics in the form of fermented foods, like yogurt, kimchi and tempeh, supplements ensure you’re getting the amount of good bacteria you need. “Food sources of probiotics often lack the therapeutic dose, stability and particular strains of bacteria composition that are necessary for the same benefit that you would get from a supplement that’s been clinically tested,” says Minnesota-based nutritionist Emma Harvie. “You can’t really control food in the same way.”

 
 

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