PROBIOTICS

A harmonious balance of bacteria is thought to be important for the digestive system but it is easy to upset the ratio because of stress, fluctuating hormone levels or even proscribed antibiotics. Everyone has heard of the possible benefits of eating live yogurt but the amount of bacteria in live yogurts can be very low. Probiotics on the other hand are specifically formulated to give you a much higher level of friendly bacteria. This is particularly useful after a course of antibiotics or when exposed to contaminated food or drinks especially when traveling. Probiotics can also be useful for maintaining regular bowel movement.