Symbiotics are food supplements that bring together both probiotics and prebiotics to act synergistically. Probiotics are bacteria that benefit gut health, while prebiotics are non-digestible dietary fibers that feed these bacteria. This stimulates their growth, prolongs their survival in the digestive tract and reduces the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Symbiotics have several health benefits:
1. Strengthening the immune system
Probiotics have beneficial effects on the immune system because they strengthen the intestinal barrier and help in the production of antibodies. Prebiotics, for their part, nourish probiotics and thus contribute to maintaining a balanced and healthy intestinal microbiota.
2. Improved digestion
Symbiotics support digestion and reduce problems such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. Probiotics in particular help regulate intestinal flora and improve intestinal function, while prebiotics help increase stool volume and reduce constipation.
3. Reduced risk of disease
They can help reduce the risk of certain diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic and autoimmune diseases. Symbiotics contribute in particular to reducing cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood and to reducing excess inflammation linked to many diseases.
4. Improved mental health
Symbiotics help improve mental health by reducing anxiety, depression and stress. Probiotics have beneficial effects on the nervous system, while prebiotics help regulate levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
5. Decreased inflammation
A reduction in inflammation in the body may be seen when taking synbiotics, which may benefit people with chronic inflammatory conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
6. Allergy Symptom Relief
Several studies have shown that supplementing with probiotics and prebiotics can improve allergy symptoms in children and adults. Probiotics can also help prevent or treat food allergies in children.
7. Increased Nutrient Absorption
Symbiotics can help improve nutrient absorption in the intestine by promoting the growth of good bacteria and increasing the surface area for absorption by stimulating the production of epithelial cells, which line the intestine.
Symbiotics therefore offer numerous health benefits by combining the beneficial effects of probiotics and prebiotics. What are you waiting for to try it?
