While the essential role played by probiotics in intestinal health and the immune system is now well-known, the importance of prebiotics, which in a variety of ways, complete the effectiveness of probiotic strains, is sometimes neglected. Prebiotics can be defined as non-digestible food ingredients that selectively stimulate the growth or...
Allergies are increasing worldwide, particularly in industrialised countries. One hypothesis is that they may be partly linked to an imbalance in intestinal flora, and in particular, a decrease in Lactobacillus populations.Probiotic bacteria are living micro-organisms that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, have a range of beneficial effects on our general...