Hippocrates said a long time ago that all diseases begins in
the gut .Even in this present day and age it totally makes sense and is all the
more relevant now.
The Burning Question now Is how to keep that gut doing well specially with a busy lifestyle in a city .We are no experts in Health & Nutrition on Bangalorexpress .
However we recently attended a Event organized by Dupont on Probiotics – The good Bacteria .
What are Probiotics :
Look for the below :
The Burning Question now Is how to keep that gut doing well specially with a busy lifestyle in a city .We are no experts in Health & Nutrition on Bangalorexpress .
However we recently attended a Event organized by Dupont on Probiotics – The good Bacteria .
As much as we love recommending our readers about latest
happenings in Bangalore ,specially places to eat and do in namma ooru . we love
to share a little insight on how to cope with city life as well .
Being big time foodies we eat out often and have busy
lifestyle and in bangalore with all that pollution immunity & Health is
often compromised
With two health professionals at home we have learnt early
on the importance of probiotics
I never miss my daily dose of curd . Frankly curd rice is
one of my most favorite comfort food as well . So it’s a win win there
A brief about Probiotics and its importance for gut health
What are Probiotics :
Simply put Probiotics are
friendly bacteria similar to
organisms that occur naturally in the digestive tract .
Why Probiotics :
The majority of the immune system is in the digestive tract
. probiotics contribute to ideal digestive health in turn supporting the immune
system
The body’s natural immune system is built of three lines of
defense which provide protection from environmental challenges such as viruses
, bacteria , parasites and allergens .
Which is why probiotics is necessary for good health .
buttermilk , pickles , miso , kimchi , kombucha and other fermented foods However nowdays as
the quality of food has depilated probiotics are now added to many varieties of
foods , beverages and dietary supplements including yoghurt & yoghurt based
drinks , icecreams , nutrition bars and ofcourse dietary supplements .
The quality & amount of probiotics food we consume may
not be sufficient in present times to keep your gut healthy .
To supplement your existing diet if you choose to go for
probiotics enhanced food
Look for the below :
Amount : Look for 1 billion CFU( Colony forming units , a
unit of measure commonly used to describe a single probiotic cell ) or more per
serving for an efficacious dose
Strain : use the strain name to do your own research on what
is known about the probiotic .
Stability : Look for guaranteed count at the end of shelf
life
Evaluating The source : Look for a statement that connects
the strains to your health concerns .
About Dupont :
Du Pont Nutrition and health , a business unit of Dowdupont
speciality products division , combines in depth knowledge of food and
nutrition with current research and expert science to deliver unmatched vale to
the food , beverage , pharma and dietry supplement industries
Have you been hearing more about probiotics in recent years ?
The Balance between good bacteria and bad bacteria in the
gut is important for digestive health and the ability for your immune system to
fight of diseases .
In one senstence Follow your gut !
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