As alternative healthcare physicians, we are often asked about probiotics. What are they, what are the benefits of taking them, do we personally take them, and what are good sources? Let’s first summarize what probiotics are.
Probiotics are good bacteria that reside in your gut or gastrointestinal tract. You might be thinking, ”Wait, how can bacteria possibly be good?” Well in actuality, your body contains both good and bad bacteria. Probiotics happen to be the good ones that promote a healthier environment in your gut for better gut function and most importantly immune support. Another question you might be thinking about is, “How can probiotics support my immune system?”
This is how crazy and awesome our bodies are. We all know we have a central nervous system, but we also have an enteric nervous system. The enteric nervous system is what controls our blooming gut filled with flora. So, by supplying your gut with probiotics, you are in turn promoting immune support.
Now that we have an idea of what and where probiotics are, let us go over five reasons why you should consider taking probiotics.
When you do decide to take probiotics, find someone who can provide you with proper guidelines and knowledge of all the different kinds of probiotics out there. There are many sources of probiotics including but not limited to yogurt, kefir, kombucha, supplements, etc. A chiropractor that specializes in applied kinesiology can help determine which works best for you.
