Gut health
Bacteria live on our skin, in our mouth and nose, but, most of all, in our gut. So, it comes as no surprise that our gut plays a significant role for the body’s immune system.
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Probiotic is a term used to describe inter alia good bacteria, as suggested by their name with “pro” meaning “for” and “bios” from the Greek for “life.”
To be considered a probiotic, a microbe must be live and have health effects proven in clinical trials. Probiotic supplement products, whether in the form of tablets or drinks, must contain the same bacterial strain(s) in the same dose as used in the given clinical trial. The most common types of microbes used in probiotics are lactic acid bacteria, such as Limosilactobacillus reuteri Protectis, found in BioGaia products.
Bacteria are part of us from birth, and our bodies seek to maintain balance among our gut bacteria every single day. However, this harmony can be easily be disturbed, especially in young children and newborns, leaving our bodies in need of help and support to colonize the gut flora, for example by taking probiotics.
But not all probiotic strains are the same. At BioGaia, it is our mission to provide the highest quality, most thoroughly researched, and safe probiotics for you and your children.
In a perfect world, we would not need to take probiotics. We would receive our first dose during birth and then from our mothers’ milk, eat naturally fermented foods prepared in traditional ways, and live the “natural” life.
But in our fast-paced industrialized world, our digestive system is constantly bombarded with allergens, chemicals, and potentially harmful bacteria through our food and drink. Besides, sickness, certain medicines, bad eating habits, and of course stress can upset the balance of our gut flora, making it easier for harmful bacteria to thrive. By supplementing our diets with lactic acid bacteria, we can maintain the right number of bacteria constituting our normal microflora.
Bacteria live on our skin, in our mouth and nose, but, most of all, in our gut. So, it comes as no surprise that our gut plays a significant role for the body’s immune system.
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Probiotics are good bacteria that promote a healthy gut. When in balance, the good bacteria defend our bodies against harmful bacteria. But sometimes they need support to thrive.
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BioGaia products contain live microbes from the probiotic strain Limosilactobacillus reuteri. One of the most well-researched probiotics available, it is both effective and safe.
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