Why Probiotics Should be
Part of Your Routine in 2018
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Article by Seroyal Corporation
(BPT) - At the turn of the calendar, many people begin taking action on what they plan to accomplish in the new year. Some have resolved to take up a new hobby, to save more money, to travel and, of course, to improve their health.
New eating plans and gym memberships are common steps people take toward their health goals, but there are other effective ways to improve your health - like adding probiotics to your daily regimen. You've likely heard of probiotics before, but do you know how they benefit your health and how to select the right one for you? This article can help.*
What is a probiotic?
Before delving into how probiotics can help your body, let's first explain what they actually are. In the simplest terms,
"Maintaining proper balance within
your microbiome
is crucial for
overall health."
probiotics are the good bacteria (live microorganisms) that live inside your digestive tract and help your body to function properly. There are many different types of probiotics, and each one performs a different function in your digestive system.*
The billions of bacteria that live inside your digestive tract are often called "microflora," or more correctly, "microbiota," and the environment that they work together to create inside the body is called the microbiome. Maintaining proper balance within your microbiome is crucial for overall health.*
How do probiotics help?
The beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract are influenced by a variety of factors such as stress, medication use, traveling and poor diet. Therefore, it is important to