For the next several blogs, we will try to answer the questions and issues you may have about probiotics.

How do probiotics work?

Probiotics work by helping to maintain or restore a healthy balance of good and bad microorganisms (mostly bacteria) in your gut. Here is a breakdown of how they do this:

-Balance the Gut Microbiome

The gut is home to trillions of bacteria — some beneficial, some potentially harmful. When this balance is disrupted (due to illness, antibiotics, poor diet, etc.), probiotics can help by:

• Replenishing good bacteria
• Crowding out bad bacteria
• Producing substances that inhibit harmful microbes

-Support Digestion

Certain probiotics produce enzymes that help break down food more efficiently to reduce bloating or discomfort.

-Boosts the Immune System

Probiotics interact with immune cells in the gut lining to:

• Enhance the body’s defense mechanisms
• Reduce inflammation
• Promote production of protective antibodies

-Strengthens the Gut Barrier

Probiotics can reinforce the gut lining, preventing harmful substances or pathogens from leaking into the bloodstream — called “leaky gut.”

-Produces Beneficial Compounds

Some probiotics make short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate) from fiber, which:

• Nourish gut cells
• Reduce inflammation
• Support metabolic health

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