Probiotics contain different types of microorganisms such as yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) and bacteria (eg Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium). Microorganisms (flora) are naturally present in the stomach/intestine/vagina. Certain situations (e.g. use of antibiotics, travel) can alter the normal balan Read More

Promote digestion and absorption. Food usually stays in the intestine for more than 12 hours. During this period, probiotics can promote the synthesis of various digestive enzymes to extract various nutrients from food. For example, the short chain fatty acids decomposed by colonic flora through fermentation can promote the absorption of calcium, magnesium and iron in the colon Read More