what is a probiotic

what is a probiotic?..

Probiotics is a term used to living microorganisms that can give a good effect on other organisms or health / host, multiple instances on food dietary supplements containing beneficial bacteria with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as the most common microbes used. LAB have been used in the food industry for many years because they are able to convert sugars (including lactose) and other carbohydrates into lactic acid. It not only provides a unique sour taste of fermented dairy food such as fermented milk, but also act as providers, by reducing the pH and create opportunities harmful organisms to grow less. 

Probiotics are often recommended by doctors, and, more frequently, by nutritionists, after consumption of antibiotics, or as part of the treatment of candidiasis. Many probiotics are provided in natural sources such as Lactobacillus in yogurt and sauerkraut. Some claim probiotics can improve the immune system.

type of probiotics 

The most common form of probiotic is a probiotic food products and animal husbandry. However, tablets and capsules containing bacteria in frozen conditions can also be found. 

Some common probiotics include various species of the genera Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus such as: 

• Bifidobacterium bifidum 
• Bifidobacterium breve 
• Bifidobacterium infantis 
• Bifidobacterium longum 
• Lactobacillus acidophilus 
• Lactobacillus casei 
• Lactobacillus plantarum 
• Lactobacillus reuteri 
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus 
• Lactobacillus GG 

There is also a species of yeast used as a probiotic: 

• Saccharomyces boulardii 

Some bacteria are commonly used in products but without the effects of probiotics (yogurt bacteria): 

• Lactobacillus bulgaricus 
• Streptococcus thermophilus 

Some other bacteria in probiotic products mentioned: 

• Bacillus coagulans 
• Lactobacillus bifidus 
• Lactobacillus caucasicus 

Some fermented products containing lactic acid bacteria that are similar but often not shown to have probiotic effects or health including: 

• kefir 
• yogurt 
• sauerkraut 
• Kimchi 
• Kombucha