Probiotics are a type of active microorganisms that are beneficial to the host, can improve the balance of the host's microbiota, play a beneficial role, and are a collective term for active and beneficial microorganisms. The beneficial bacteria or fungi in human and animal bodies mainly include Clostridium butyricum, Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Actinobacteria, yeast, etc. It has the effects of preventing constipation, improving intestinal function, aiding in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and producing important nutrients.
1. Preventing constipation: Probiotics can balance the gut microbiota, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent and improve diarrhea and constipation.
2. Improving intestinal function: Probiotics can stimulate intestinal immune function. As a food source for probiotics, prebiotics promote their growth and indirectly improve the intestines and enhance immunity.
3. Assist in the digestion and absorption of nutrients: Many probiotic strains can produce digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, which can help the human body digest the food intake and absorb the nutrients in the food.
4. Produce important nutrients: Probiotics can produce vitamins, including pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin K. At the same time, it can produce short chain fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids, etc., which play an important role in bone growth and heart health.