Differences in Probiotics

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Recommended: Medical implications of probiotics

Probiotics are the good and 'friendly' bacteria that can have many health benefits. These health benefits include aiding in a better immune system with patients who suffer from irritable bowel diseases or syndromes such as crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.Probiotics assist in digesting dairy products for those with lactose intolerance (Duvauchelle 1). They also give a balance to those who have to take antibiotics and helps relieve with side effects such as gas and cramping("Probiotics Symptoms, Causes, Treatment” 2). Vitamin A,Vitamin K,calcium,potassium, and protein are a list of many supplements provided in probiotics (Jerkunica,Bailey,and Gall 1). Probiotics play one of the biggest roles in the immune's response system (Jerkunica,Bailey, and Gall 1). However, there are many different types of probiotics claiming to work better than others. With refrigerated and non-refrigerated probiotics out on the market many have wondered what is the huge difference.

There are various types of beneficial bacteria for Probiotics. Though there are billions of beneficial bacteria, they branch off from a strain. Top probiotic strains include Lactobacillus, Probiotic Acidophilus, Lactobacillus GG, Bifido, Bifidobacterium Lactis, and Bifidobacterium Infantis (Jerkunica, Bailey, and Gall 1).

The most popular bacteria strain for probiotics is Lactobacillus acidophilus.It's been known for acting as a defense system against harmful bacteria when taking antibiotics (Jones 1). Lactobacillus has at least 140 known benefits dealing with liver functions,the immune system, digestive track and more (Jerkunica,Bailey, and Gall 1). This bacteria has been well known for fighting off cramps, diarrhea, and gas. Scientific evidence has shown prob...

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