The Top 10 Health Benefits of Probiotics

BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

One of the most common reasons for taking probiotics is to support the immune system. There’s a wealth of information regarding the benefits of probiotic bacteria in improving the diversity and overall efficacy of immune cells, particularly following supplementation with Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. As mentioned earlier, around 70 percent of our immune system cells live in the lymphatic tissue of the gut. It’s for this very reason that a probiotic-rich diet can help to keep these important cells in optimal condition. Research has shown that using both probiotics and prebiotics together is even more effective. One study in particular showed that lactic acid bacteria and Bifidobacteria may be an additional or supplementary therapy to boosting the immune system.