| Beware the Possibility of Probiotics Side Effects! | | | | use does not discriminate so they also kill the |
| You are looking to supplement your diet with | | | | "good bacteria". So many people use probiotics to |
| probiotics but want to check whether there are | | | | counteract the negative effect of antibiotics. |
| any side effects first? This is a wise decision as | | | | Essentially they are used to replace probiotics |
| so much of what we consume today has effects | | | | after a course of antibiotics has been completed. |
| on our bodies. | | | | So, what are the side effects? |
| What are probiotics? | | | | Historically, people have consumed live |
| Before we answer the question of probiotics side | | | | microorganisms without too many side effects. |
| effects, we need to understand what probiotic | | | | There have not been sufficient studies |
| bacteria is and its role in normal body function. It | | | | undertaken to comprehensively test probiotics |
| is with this understanding that we have the | | | | effects on the body. However, they are generally |
| context we need to answer the question | | | | considered to be safe. |
| effectively. | | | | Probiotics effects some people adversely and |
| Probiotics are living microorganisms (typically in the | | | | when it happens, it tend to be mild and digestive |
| form of bacteria) that are similar to those found | | | | related e.g. excess gas or bloating). More serious |
| naturally in the human gut. They are often | | | | probiotics effects have been identified in a few |
| referred to as "good bacteria" because of the | | | | people. Some experts hypothesize that probiotics |
| positive role they play in the process of digestion. | | | | could cause infections in people with underlying |
| They can be found in many foods or can be | | | | health conditions. They could also over stimulate |
| acquired from health shops as a dietary | | | | the immune system. Overall though, there is little |
| supplement. Many alternative health practitioners | | | | evidence of any significant side effects in most |
| recommend probiotics as complementary | | | | people. If you experience these symptoms after |
| medicine. | | | | taking a probiotic supplement, we suggest you |
| Probiotics are often consumed to treat and | | | | stop taking them and consult your doctor. |
| prevent certain ailments and to promote good | | | | Where to find good quality probiotic supplements |
| overall health and well being. These include such | | | | Probiotics can be found naturally in some foods or |
| illnesses as infectious diarrhea, excessive gas, | | | | they can be taken as dietary supplements. There |
| stomach bloating, inflammatory bowel disease | | | | are many places where reviews have been |
| (ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease), infections in | | | | conducted on different probiotics supplements in |
| female body regions, skin infections, irritable bowel | | | | the market. Check out the links below for more |
| syndrome (IBS), stomach and respiratory | | | | information on this. |
| infections and tooth decay - amongst others. | | | | Conclusion |
| Probiotics should not be confused with prebiotics | | | | Probiotics are consumed to prevent some |
| (no digestible food ingredients that selectively | | | | diseases and to promote good overall health and |
| stimulate the growth and/or activity of beneficial | | | | well being. They have been consumed in diets for |
| microorganisms already in people's colons). | | | | many years. Although few comprehensive studies |
| However, a when probiotics and prebiotics are | | | | have been carried out on probiotics side effects, |
| combined in one's diet, together, their relationship | | | | there would seem to be very few and in most |
| is complementary. | | | | cases these occur in people with an existing |
| A quick note on Antibiotics | | | | condition. If you are in any doubt, consult your |
| Antibiotics are used to kill "bad bacteria" but their | | | | doctor first. |