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Why probiotics are good for your health
(BPT) - According to probiotic entre- preneur Heather Holmes, the human body naturally contains trillions of good and bad bacteria that must stay in balance for optimal health.
This balance is fragile and often disrupt- ed by changes in environment or routine, diet, oral antibiotics, a woman’s period or sex. Good probiotic bacteria, introduced through foods, supplements and environ- mental cleaning products, can keep your digestive tract and everything around you clean, healthy and safe. In other words, probiotics are beneficial inside the body and outside the body.
External probiotics
P2 Probiotic Power is a line of food- grade, non-GMO, chemical-free probiotic products that create a barrier against bad bacteria, killing germy invaders and keep- ing them away by safely cleaning and pro- tecting teeth, skin, hands, air, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, hotel rooms, airplane trays, air vents and pets. Countertops, cut- ting boards, washing machines, your pet’s
water bowl, and baby rattles all harbor bad bacteria. Failing to add beneficial probiot- ics into your home environment can leave you and your household vulnerable to
bad bacteria that can cause illness. Bleach, disinfectants and anti-bacterial products can cause bad bacteria to strengthen and multiply.
Internal probiotics
The two most common strains of inter- nal probiotics, lactobacillus and bifodo- bacterium, live in the digestive system, uri- nary system and genitalia. They help send food through your gut, absorb nutrients and protect the body against potentially harmful invasions by bad bacteria. These beneficial probiotic strains can be found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauer- kraut, kombucha, kimchi and pickles, to name a few. While probiotics are often pre- scribed for problems or the overall health of the digestive system, they’re capable of more - benefiting other areas of the body and our external environment.
Digestion
More than 100 million Americans suffer from issues related to their gut or GI
tract, such as constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea or abdominal discom- fort. In fact, overgrowth of bad bacteria in your gut has also been linked to obesity and even depression. Most of your body’s immune cells (70 to 80 percent) are in your gut, so it’s to your benefit to consid- er probiotic options that may help you ease a condition. Since gut health plays a vital role in our overall wellness, taking a supplement like vitafusion Probiotic helps to provide good bacteria to the digestive tract.
Digestive health for kids
There are even probiotics to help sup- port your little one’s digestive system. One serving of L’il Critters Probiotic supports digestive health by delivering good bacte- ria to the digestive tract - in a gummy that kids enjoy.
There are many new probiotic options to benefit your internal and external health.
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