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Probiotics are microorganisms that can be kept alive in our bodies, especially the intestines, and cause beneficial effects in people who eat them, as seen in a number of research and studies. Bifidobacteria and lactobacilli are known probiotics.

The use of some specific strains of the same, has been linked with several health benefits, such as:

- Prevention and treatment of diarrhea and childhood diarrhea, those associated with antibiotics and hospital-acquired infections)
- They help regulate the intestinal flora (bacteria that antagonize pathogenic to humans)
- Prevention of systemic diseases
- Management of inflammatory bowel disease
- Immunomodulation
- Prevention and treatment of allergies
- Cancer Prevention
- Treatment in patients with hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)
- Promotes calcium absorption
- Facilitates the digestion of lactose
- Improves the immune system

Diarrhea is the most common result during treatment, short-and long-term antibiotic use, particularly when they have handled various schemes of these medicines. The administration of probiotics in patients with antibiotic therapy has been shown to reduce the incidence of diarrhea in children, and adults.

Probiotics are available in the diet by consuming fermented milk products like yogurt or sour milk, and also, in some specialized nutritional supplements packages (modules of amino acids, for example). Today, the market offers a variety of these foods, both in taste and presentation. The recommendation is to consume at least 1 serving of any of these dairy per day, preferably low-fat diet.

credit to: Lic. Vivian Jimenez Cavallini

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