What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are the good bacteria that improves gut health- this is the general definition but there is more to it. According to the Food & Agricultural Organization, World Health Association, Probiotics are live micro-organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host.
Probiotics have been developed to naturally establish and maintain the proper balance of good & bad bacteria. It can be either added to daily food or consumed as a supplement for a balanced and healthy digestive system.
Benefits of Probiotics:
- Probiotics help to run or digestive system smoothly
- Probiotic keeps our immune system strong
- Probiotics boost nutrient absorption like vitamins and minerals
- Lactobacillus: Naturally found in yogurt, pickles and kefir that helps in lactose intolerance and helps in gut health
- Bifidobacterium: It can relieve symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea
- Four strain blend: A mix of strains of different types of the 2 bacteria reduces the risk of antibiotic related diarreah
Where do we find Probiotics?It may sound like a complicated term, but many regular food can have probiotics in them. Here are few:
- yogurt
- pickles
- kefir
- miso
- kimchi
- icecream
- milkshakes
- buttermilk
- selective varieties of cheese
Are there any side effects of Probiotics?Probiotics can have minor side effects which can be found in very few people. These are:
- Unpleasant digestive symptom
- Headaches due to the presence of amines
- Inrease in Histamine levels due to some strains
- Adverse reactions due to some ingredients
- May increase the risk of infection
HOWARU Probiotics is an extensive research oriented offering from Dupont Danisco Nutrition & Health. It is formulated to add documented health benefits to food itemes like frozen desserts, confectionary, dairy products and beverages. HOWARU Probiotics have been proven to keep the digestive system healthier and to improve the immune system.
Dupont's dietary supplements meet the highest quality and safety standards by partnering with various universities and research institutions to establish a scientific connection between their probiotics offerings and health benefits, including original human clinical research.