What are the uses of probiotics? Principles for choosing probiotics

As we all know, different ages require different nutrition, and the health problems that arise in different age groups are also different, and the solutions also have different focuses. Our body has different needs for probiotics at different stages, so the following encyclopedia knowledge shares with you the principles of purchasing probiotics.

Contents of this article

1. What are the uses of probiotics?

2. Principles for choosing probiotics

3. Can probiotics be taken for a long time?

What are probiotics good for?

1. Regulate intestinal flora

Probiotics can improve the metabolism of proteins and vitamins, relieve lactose intolerance, and promote digestion. The composition of intestinal flora can delay human aging and enhance bone hyperplasia, while promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and directly inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.

2. Produce important nutrients

Probiotics can produce vitamins including niacin, B1, B2, B6, vitamin K, etc. They can also produce antioxidants, amino acids, etc., which play an important role in bone growth and heart health.

3. Regulate immunity

Supplementing with probiotics can help the immune system resist the challenge of pathogenic microorganisms. Probiotics can regulate immunity by stimulating the immune function in the intestines.

Principles for choosing probiotics

1. Choose the best

To choose high-quality probiotics means to choose probiotics that are "safe, highly active, and have clinically proven efficacy." Therefore, it is important to choose a well-known brand with a long history and high international prestige.

2. Targeted

As we all know, the efficacy of probiotics is "highly strain-specific". Different species, strains, suppliers, and strain ratios may have completely different efficacy (of course, this efficacy must be clinically verified). Therefore, we should choose probiotics based on different functional needs to choose the probiotic products that suit us.

3. Segmented nutrition

As we all know, different ages require different nutrition, and the health problems that arise in different age groups are also different, and the solutions also have different focuses. Infants and young children aged 0-6 are in the window period of their lives, and also belong to the "immune deficiency period". During this period, gastrointestinal function and immune function are not yet perfect, the body's resistance is weak, and digestive disorders, intestinal malabsorption and infectious diseases are very likely to occur. At this stage, supplementing probiotics, maintaining the balance of intestinal flora, and maintaining the dominant position of probiotics have a great impact on the health of infants and young children. Probiotic products customized by age group can better meet the specific needs of infants and young children of different ages, and are probiotics that belong to the baby.

4. Check the amount of live bacteria

The probiotics in probiotic powder are Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, etc., and only living bacteria are active and can regulate the intestines and improve immunity. Different numbers of live bacteria affect the efficacy. The number of live bacteria on the market varies from 300,000, 500,000, 1 million, 5 billion, and 30 billion. The higher the amount of human intake, the better. It should be taken correctly according to the manufacturer's safety instructions.

Can probiotics be taken for a long time?

According to scientific research, it is most appropriate to consume probiotics in moderation to maintain a good balance of the body's flora. Whether it is probiotic dairy products or pure probiotic preparations, do not use them in excess, especially pure probiotic preparations used as medicines, which should be used with caution. From the perspective of preventing intestinal diseases, a moderate amount of probiotic supplementation can indeed resist the occurrence of these diseases and enhance intestinal resistance. Probiotics have a positive effect on maintaining the balance of flora and preventing diarrhea caused by dysbiosis. It can strengthen the intestinal mucosal barrier and maintain an acidic environment, thereby inhibiting the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria and inhibiting some intestinal diseases.

From the perspective of the human body as a whole, supplementing with probiotics only changes the intestinal microecology. There is no research showing that probiotics can affect the human immune system, enhance the body's resistance, and have no obvious effect on humans. Many people hope to use probiotics to treat diseases and improve their own constipation and other adverse conditions, and gradually form a psychological dependence. For example, some elderly people have declining gastrointestinal function and are prone to constipation. I heard that probiotics are very effective in treating constipation, so some elderly people will buy them to try and find that the effect is really good. But once they stop using them, the constipation problem recurs. In the face of similar situations, we kindly remind you that probiotics will not make your body dependent. Most of them are due to strong suggestions in your own mind. We hope that you can improve the constipation situation by cultivating good bowel habits. Don't let your daily routine be affected by work pressure and stressful life. This cannot be changed by taking more probiotics.

Probiotics can be taken for a long time, but remember not to take too much, do not expect to improve your physical condition through probiotics, and do not have a strong psychological dependence on probiotics, otherwise the only beneficial effect will disappear. It is recommended that you still maintain the healthiest work and rest habits and a balanced diet, which is the basis for ensuring good health.