What are probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host (WHO/FAO 2001).
Some probiotics are yeasts but most are bacteria similar to the vast numbers that live naturally in the gut. Most probiotic organisms belong to the genera of Lactobacillus or Bifidobacteria. Some of these bacteria are among the first to colonize the digestive tract in humans from the very first days of our lives.
These friendly bacteria help protect against harmful ones. They also play a role in digestion and help with the development and support of the immune system. Different probiotic products contain different species, strains and different numbers of bacteria.
BioGaia Probiotic products contain the health promoting bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri)