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We've all seen the surveys and read the diet advice that suggests the importance of probiotics but mostly it seems we're recommended to take a daily dose of a sugary drink.  I've long been a fan of Optibac Probiotics with totally natural ingredients, in fact I once gave Steve Wright the wonderfully titled product - Anti-bloat !  I invited them to explain once and for all how the right probiotics work

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What are Probiotics and do they work ?

By Soraya Janmohamed

Probiotics, or ‘good bacteria’, seem to be in everything these days from yoghurts and chocolates to face creams.  But what are probiotics, and do they actually work? 

Probiotics such as acidophilus are micro-oganisms, which are beneficial for the human host.  Probiotics can be beneficial in a number of ways, from aiding the breakdown of foods and absorption of nutrients, to displacing harmful bacteria in the body. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are the food source for your probiotics.  These are complex carbohydrates which can be found in certain foods such as garlic, leeks and onions; and when they enter the human body they feed nothing but the probiotics in the system.  So in a nutshell, probiotics and prebiotics are little helpers for your gut. 

70% of the body’s immune system is based in the gut.  The gut is where food enters the body, where nutrients are sorted from waste, and where vital vitamins and minerals are absorbed into the blood stream so that they can be utilised by the body.  This is why there is so much hype over probiotics at the moment.  People are beginning to realise the importance of the gut - when you look after your gut, you look after your whole body. 

Taking a high quality probiotic supplement is an easy, and positive step towards healing your gut.  The amount of time one takes a probiotic supplement will vary largely from person to person, according to the state of each individual’s overall health.  Some people take probiotics for a single week or month, and others prefer to take them for years. The best way is to try and see what works for you.  There is no risk of overdosing or developing a dependency to probiotics.

Probiotic supplements are generally better for your health, and often your bank balance, than probiotic yoghurt drinks. 

OptiBac Probiotics is a UK family business which focuses solely on probiotic and prebiotic supplements. The range is all natural, free from sugars, sweeteners, flavourings, and colourings.  The probiotics are cultured on an organic dairy and soy base, and the prebiotics are derived from organic chicory root. 

OptiBac have acknowledged the fact that different probiotics species and strains can have very different effects on the body.  Their range therefore consists of 7 different probiotics, as opposed to one generic acidophilus supplement for all. 


Read more now, at www.optibacprobiotics.co.uk