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August 26, 2024
Has your doctor ever told you to start taking daily probiotics because they have so many “health benefits?” And have you ever wondered what those benefits actually are? I’ve done the research and present to you…
The best reasons to take probiotics!
Some probiotics are good for heart health
A strain of probiotics called Lactobacillus reuteri has been proven to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol, as much as 12%. The probiotic strain also lowers total cholesterol by 9%. And even if you aren’t looking to lower cholesterol, this probiotic can generally help with maintaining cholesterol levels.
Probiotics can help with a multitude of digestion issues
Probiotics are considered “good bacteria” that enter the gut and block “bad bacteria” that causes problems in the digestive system. With this additional gut microbiome control enforced by probiotics, symptoms of many digestion disorders are often relieved. This includes symptoms of:
- ulcerative colitis
- colic
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn’s disease
- constipation
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- lactose intolerance
Probiotics can improve mouth and gum health
Lactobacilli probiotics can fight off bad bacteria in the mouth and gums. This can reduce plaque buildup and inflammation in the mouth while also lowering your risk for cavities or infections.
Probiotics can help reduce acne
Looking for clearer skin? Taking daily probiotics as a supplement to acne medications can help manage acne. Probiotics directly prevent bacterial growth on the skin that causes acne. With that, probiotics can help reduce and control skin inflammation through the same mechanism.
For the girls…probiotics might help you downstairs
Lactobacilli probiotics have been proven to bind cells of the vagina and cervix. So, what does that do? Well, the probiotics can directly fight off pathogens that cause bacterial infections of the vaginal and urinary tract. Some of these infections that probiotics can fight off include:
- yeast infections
- bacterial vaginosis
- urinary tract infection
While probiotics seemingly provide a lot of health benefits targeting many different health concerns, it is always important to consult with your healthcare provider before adding any additional supplements to your diet.