Culprits behind bad breath Battling with bad breath can be an embarrassing topic to discuss. Around 25% of people worldwide have chronic bad breath. Bad breath or halitosis is usually caused due to odour producing bacteria found on the tongue…
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The probiotic shield – Boost your immune system with probiotics
Probiotics and our immune system go hand in hand to boost antibodies and stop the growth of harmful gut bacteria. Some probiotics also have been shown to promote the production of natural antibodies in the body. Due to their immune-boosting…
There is a lot you would like to know about “good bacteria.”
Trillions of bacteria live inside our bodies and serve many important physiological functions like digestion, metabolism, immunity and so on. In fact without these “beneficial bacteria” humans won’t be able to survive!! Any imbalance in the composition of these microbes…
Probiotics may be your next tool for stronger teeth!!!
Several microbes like bacteria, fungi, and viruses thrive in our bodies and outnumber our own body cells by almost ten times. For a long time, the role of gut microbes in improving overall health had been in focus. But in…
New study unearths how the most commonly used probiotics work
The Probiotics benefits are seen in various health conditions, but how they work is still a mystery. One of the studies tried to reveal this. The study involved a few senior adults who had taken Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG) a popular dietary supplement…
Lo and behold — Probiotics might just help you reduce your blood sugar levels
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” An old saying that holds true for the microorganisms in your gut too. Your gut contains millions of friendly bacteria that are together called as the microbiome. They are permanent residents of…
Probiotics: A key to maintaining good gut health in senior citizens
With age, there is a decline in smooth functioning of a person’s digestive system. This leads to problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, chronic digestive problems like Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Diabetic gastroparesis amongst others. To counter this, it’s essential…