One of the keys to good health could be living in our guts. Researchers are finding that
“good” bacteria living in our digestive tracks, known as probiotic bacteria, helps to
not only stimulate digestive health, but also a healthy immune system. And it may even
be a key to understanding obesity.
The term probiotics comes from the Greek "for life" (which gives you an inkling of what
the word "antibiotics" really means). When ingested, these living microorganisms
replenish the microflora in your intestinal tract. This results in the promotion of a number
of health-enhancing functions, including enhanced digestive function.
A probiotic is an organism which contributes to the health and
balance of the intestinal tract. A probiotic is also referred to as
the "friendly", "beneficial", or "good" bacteria which when
ingested also acts to help fight illness and disease.
Medical researchers are finding that one of the keys to good
health could be living in our guts – specifically, in the world of
microbes that live in our digestive tracks.