Common bacteria found in probiotic food and supplements include Bifidobacterium strains, Lactobacillus strains, and Saccharomyces strains. Each bacteria has their own characteristics and effects, but overall, they can improve your digestion and overall health.
However, just like the bad bacteria, the normal flora can be killed by antibiotics. While antibiotics are necessary to fight off serious infections, the harm to the normal flora is an unwanted side effect.
Usually, the normal flora replenishes quickly, but compromised immunity or the wrong use of antibiotics can affect their growth.

How do probiotics and prebiotics work together?
Probiotics and prebiotics work well separately, but together they can boost your health even more.
Prebiotics from high-fiber food not only helps the gut microbiota but can fight off diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, and even certain cancers.
Because prebiotics serve as fuel for the bacteria in the gut, taking probiotic supplements or probiotic-containing food enhances the benefits.
With all the health benefits mentioned throughout this article, there has to be a downside somewhere?
Of course, probiotics and prebiotics are not perfect. Firstly, neither are considered drugs for the most part. They are not prescribed to treat a specific infection or condition alone, but are often recommended as a supplemental treatment.
Another thing to note when using probiotics and prebiotics is that it can cause some intestinal distress.
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