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It is healthy for the bodies to take probiotics. They cleanse the body and the gut system. The good bacteria helps keep the gut healthy. Instead of buying expensive probiotic products, nature offers some organic choices for you that you can use daily for a better gut health. The name itself is derived from the Latin 'pro-' 'for' and the Greek '-biotic' 'life. The discovery of the probiotics came in the early 20th century and was found in Bulgaria where the bacteria Bacillus Bulgarikus was found in milk.

Here is a list of the top natural probiotics:

Yogurt

Kimchi

Sauerkraut

Kombucha

Pickles

Kefir

Tempeh

According to research, there are also additional numerous health benefits to using probiotics. These are the top five benefits:

Diarrhea

According to PubMed Central, probiotics reduced the risk of travelers' diarrhea by 8%, from other causes by 57% in children and 26% in adults. Some diarrhea can be due to antibiotics and some other natural causes, the study found.

Urinal Health

Urinal health is another benefit of probiotics, according to a Harvard study. Since a lot of bacteria can be found there, the Lactobacilli strains found make it too acidic for the microorganisms to survive. The probiotic restores the balance of microflora preventing infections such as vaginosis, yeast infections, and urinary tract infection.

Skins Immune System

Some dermatologists believe that probiotics improve the skin condition and boost its immune system since they promote the production of natural antibodies in the body. A study by PubMed Central found that over 570 children that took Lactobacillus GG reduced the frequency and severity of respiratory infections by 17%.

Eczema and Allergies

According to PubMed Central, probiotics can be helpful in treating eczema and allergies in children and adults. Some probiotics may also reduce inflammatory responses in people with milk or dairy allergies. Women who took probiotics when they were pregnant showed that their kids had 83% lower chance of developing eczema.

Lose Weight and Belly Fat

If you are looking for a natural way to lose weight, a PubMed study found that one way to get rid of stubborn belly fat and lose weight is to take probiotics. Dieting women who took Lactobacillus rhamnosus for three months lost 50% more weight than women who didn't take a probiotic. Another study of 210 people found that taking Lactobacillus gasseri for 12 weeks resulted in an 8.5% reduction of belly fat.

Studies and research show a lot of benefits in taking natural probiotics. Get going on your favourite probiotic food and boost up your immune system and gut health.

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