What are probiotics
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that have a beneficial effect on the environment in the gut (so-called. Intestinal flora). They do not breed in the intestines harmful bacteria that cause indigestion. Different types of probiotics positively affect other parts of the body and so help alleviate many health problems.
Diarrhea in children
Probiotics help shorten the duration of diarrhea in children. It will not prevent its outbreak, but the use of suitable probiotics facilitate his treatment. Particularly recommended these probiotic strains:
Saccharomyces boulardii
Lactobacillus GG
Lactobacillus reuteri,
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
For diarrhea caused by rotavirus is recommended to use the probiotic Bifidobacterium bifidum in combination with Streptococcus thermophilus.
Diarrhea while taking antibiotics
Antibiotics often cause diarrhea . This is because these drugs besides destroying bacteria causing diseases also beneficial bacteria in the gut. In the intestinal flora then outweigh harmful bacteria. Probiotics help restore the balance of intestinal flora, both in adults and in children.
skin problems
If your family history of eczema , the use of probiotics during pregnancy to reduce the risk of outbreaks of eczema in the newborn. Suitable are in particular the following strains:
Lactobacillus GG
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Bifidobacterium lactis.
Probiotics can test even if the skin of an allergic reaction to cow's milk.
Irritable bowel syndrome
This long-term failure of emptying the colon may manifest as diarrhea and congestion. The natural process of emptying in patients with the irritable bowel mainly support:
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium infantis
Lactobacillus plantarum,
Lactobacillus acidophilus,
Saccharomyces boulardii.
Other diseases
Since probiotics strengthen the immune system and increase resistance to infections, they are a good complement as well as in urinary tract and vaginal inflammations, allergies and asthma, colds and lung infections.
Source: U lékaře.cz
Author of the article: Mgr. Petra Kováčová