Probiotics

Our body contains a collection of bacteria, some can be considered "good" for their beneficial action, others "bad." Various microorganisms live in the gut, such as fungi, bacteria and viruses, which form the so-called gut microbiota. The balance of this microbiota is critical to the health of the body; an imbalance of it, or dysbiosis, can cause problems such as poor digestion, abdominal bloating or pain, and diarrhea.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that populate the gastrointestinal tract and can be contained either in certain foods or in specific dietary supplements. Their beneficial functions include digestive, metabolic, defensive and counteracting dysbiosis.

Intestinal disorders affect men and women, adults and children. Every symptom is a sign that something is not going as it should. Knowing how to recognize the signals of one's gut is very important in order to take targeted action and choose theprobiotic supplement best suited to one's needs.