Optibac, What are Probiotics?

Billions of health-promoting friendly bacteria naturally reside in our intestinal tract. These friendly bacteria are collectively known as probiotics - meaning "for life" - and are essential for our digestive health and natural immune systems.

Probiotics maintain digestive health and comfort by digesting particular substances in the diet and by enabling efficient nutrient and mineral absorption.

Probiotics support immunity by stimulating the body's natural defences and by lining the intestines with a protective layer of friendly bacteria that bars harmful substances in the gut from entering the body.

A Normal healthy gut has a good balance of friendly probiotic bacteria; however, this balance is fragile and disruptions are common, particularly by factors such as stress, dietary habits, environment and medication (e.g. antibiotics) and ageing.

Disruptions to the balance of friendly bacteria in our gut can compromise the digestive and Protective roles they play and lead to poor digestion, lowered natural immunity and conditions such as diarrhoea, constipation, excessive gas, bloating and thrush.

Medical studies show that replemishing the intestines with probiotics is a natural way towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle.