Probiotics, essential to your health for your well-being
Probiotics are living microorganisms that have been shown to benefit the health of the host when given in adequate doses. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species are most commonly used as probiotics. The yeast Saccharomyces boulardii as well as some species of E. coli and Bacillus are also used. Among the newcomers, we can also count Clostridium butyricum, recently authorized as a novel food by the European Union. A little history : Over a century ago, Elie Metchnikoff (professor at the Institut Pasteur) observed health benefits from bacteria that produce lactic acid. These benefits actually lead to greater longevity. Suggesting that “intestinal auto intoxication” and the resulting...
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