Question

What impact do the active ingredient/s(live bacteria (or probiotics) and Lactobacillus plantarum 299v )have on functions in the human body that could cause

-healthy digestion

-normal bowel function

-decrease bloating and wind

-Support a healthy balance of good gut bacteria

-help digestive discomfort and bowel health

Answer 1

Probiotics or Lactobacillus are found in the gut (gastrointestinal tract), saliva and various food products.

They help in smooth functioning of our body in the following ways:

- They help in digestion by breakdown of food

eg. Breaking down sugar (lactose to lactic acid)

- They help in absorption of nutrients.

- Some change in no. of bacteria in small intestine may cause production of gas. Probiotics and Lactobacillus reduce production of gas and bloating.

- Conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and necrotizing enterocolitis cause bowel disorders and bloating feeling. Probiotics from the Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains improve these symptoms.

- They give a boost to the immune system by fighting off the unfriendly organisms by producing natural antibodies.