The human body is a complex system that needs to be fueled with ample amounts of vitamins and nutrients to enable it from doing the things that it needs to perform. Proper exercise, enough sleep or rest and adequate nutrition are just few of the things that we need to consider for us to have good health. However, in this advanced world that we live, there are already many ... Continue Reading
Taking Probiotics While Pregnant May Prevent Obesity
Weight loss is something many women struggle with after pregnancy. And the unfortunate truth is, a good number of them were already carrying around an unhealthy amount of excess body fat even before they were pregnant. Better understanding female obesity --- before, during, and after pregnancy --- is an important step in controlling the tide of obesity that continues to spread ... Continue Reading
Probiotics May Protect Pregnant Women From Diabetes
Probiotics[1] may help shield moms-to-be from gestational diabetes[2], according to recent research[3]. In a study of 256 pregnant women, scientists found that those given probiotic supplements and assigned to nutrition counseling were less likely to develop the disease (compared to those who received nutrition counseling only or no treatment at all). A condition known to ... Continue Reading
Importance of Probiotics
Probiotics defined Officially, probiotics is defined as "Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". Microbes are used as probiotics, and the most common are bifido Bacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria. Along with these, some variants of yeast and bacilli are also found to be helpful. Probiotics are best found in ... Continue Reading
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