Probiotics and prebiotics team up for healthy digestion
What are probiotics ? probiotics plural of pro·bi·ot·ic (Noun) Noun A probiotic substance or preparation. A microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial qualities. The root of the word probiotic comes from the Greek word pro , meaning to promote and biotic , meaning life . But what are probiotics actually, and how do they work? The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines probiotics as "live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host." Probiotics are indeed alive, and most of these microorganisms are bacteria. People may associate bacteria with antibiotics and antibacterial products. However, not all bacteria are harmful. In fact some types of bacteria beneficial and helpful to maintaining our health. That's right, not all bacteria are bad for us! Our digestive system normall...