Probiotics are live microorganisms that when consumed offer several health benefits like boosting immunity, better digestion, and improved overall health.
Probiotics can help reduce the population of harmful bacteria in our guts and promotes the survival of beneficial ones.
Probiotics compete with invading pathogens for nutrients and attachment sites in the gut and also release antibacterial substances.
They support the repair and restoration of the gut barrier, preventing pathogens from entering the bloodstream.
Probiotics increases mucus production in the gut and protects it from damage from digestive enzymes, toxins, and pathogens.
Probiotics interact with immune cells in the gut and stimulate immune responses when a pathogen enters the body.
Probiotics can reduce inflammation, the root cause of various diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
It helps in reducing cholesterol levels and is therefore beneficial in managing obesity and reducing weight.