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Microbiota and dysbiosis

  Written By: Dr. Senthil Subramani Biotechnologist | 10 years of experience The composition of the gut microbiota is dynamic so that it varies both in the type and in the abundance of the microbes (mainly bacteria & yeast) throughout life. Hence, the composition of the microbiota of a newborn is an emerging stage and is modified by various internal and external factors that influence its development during all stages of life. The microbiota of an infant is totally different from that of a child, a young person, an adult, or an elderly person. In addition to this physiological fact, the microbial composition of an individual is influenced by other factors that can alter the balance of the gut microbiota. The factors which cause the alteration of the microbiota composition are known as microbial disruptors. The milieu of the gut, “dysbiosis” means the condition in which the imbalance or maladaptation microbial ecosystem, causing the predominance of certain ...

Probiotics: The Good Bacteria

The word Probiotic is derived from Latin, which means “for life.” Long ago, when people were not aware of the existence of probiotics, even then, the good bacteria were consumed as a part of fermented foods such as bread, kefir, kumis, cheese, beer, and wine. Probiotics refer to the live bacteria that are beneficial for health. They are also termed as “good bacteria” because they reduce the harmful bacteria in the gut and keep the digestive tract healthy. A healthy gut, in turn, helps in maintaining proper body functions. The probiotics can be consumed through fermented foods or health supplements. The critical health benefits associated with probiotics consumption are: Probiotics are well known for their ability to cure diarrhea . Diarrhea generally occurs as a side effect of antibiotic consumption. The probiotic bacteria , such as  Lactobacillus rhamnosus ,  Lactobacillus casei , and  Saccharomyces boulardii ,  are known to be effective in curing d...

Prebiotic Supplements – Everything you need to know

The up-to-the-minute addition to the supplements division is the  prebiotic supplements . Health supplements demand substantially risen over the past few years. Enunciating particularly about  prebiotic supplements , they have been in use the past 20 years but have gained adoration over a few years.  The growing inclination of masses towards haleness and nutrition has escalated the requirement for information on  prebiotic supplements . Alongside this, they are becoming a demanded health supplement in the global market, owing to their health benefits. Let’s break it to you. Prebiotic supplements  are microbiome supplements adoring food with beneficial bacteria. They act as the nourishment for good bacteria to flourish. They simulate the cultivation a good bacteria in the colon. On consuming Bioflex   prebiotic supplements , the already residing bacteria in our colon are fed by them. It leads to the augmentation of good bacteria with the nouris...