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You may have heard of a Probiotic, whether in a trendy smoothie, a health blog, or a yogurt commercial, but what exactly is a Probiotic? Is there a difference between Probiotics and Prebiotics? What benefits does a Probiotic provide? We have the answers to all of these questions here at Organika Labs®.
What is a Probiotic?
A “Probiotic” is a dietary supplement that includes probiotic bacteria, beneficial bacteria that work with preexisting good bacteria in our digestive system. Our digestive system is a complex, multi-faceted system, and one part of it is our “gut microbiome.”
Do Probiotics help with digestion? Our microbiome is complex and has many different kinds of bacteria; some are helpful, and others are not. By providing your gut with probiotics, you help support the good bacteria naturally found in your gut, which supports healthy digestion. So, where do we usually get these probiotic bacteria?
Where Can I Find Probiotics in My Diet?
Probiotics are naturally found in fermented foods, like yogurt, kefir, miso, and tempeh. The fermentation process feeds these beneficial bacteria, so we provide our gut with probiotic bacteria when we eat these fermented products. Now it makes sense why yogurt commercials talk about probiotics, right?
If you don’t include many fermented foods in your daily diet or want to give your gut microbiome an extra dose of probiotic bacteria, Organika Labs®’s Probiotic Collection offers a selection of probiotic supplements to suit your needs. Talk to your doctor to answer the question of, “what probiotic I should take.”