The supplements that help with weight loss, eczema, UTI’s and colds – North Wales Live

Bacteria is often associated with disease and general uncleanliness, however ingestion of certain types can actually have remarkable health benefits.

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts and often lauded for their natural composition that helps ailments as well as weight loss.

They are a certain type of friendly bacteria, that provides health benefits when eaten.

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One way in which they can help is weight loss. Harvard Health says that visceral fat has been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

If you are planning to lose weight for your health, advice suggests that you do this in a gradual way. A healthy diet and exercise can help, however, this supplement can also be considered.

Healthline suggests that probiotics may help you lose visceral fat, and the good bacterias use does not stop there.

There is also some research that shows they're useful for problems in other parts of your body as well as helping with weight loss. For example, some people say they have helped with:

Skin conditions, like eczema

Urinary and vaginal health

Preventing allergies and colds

Oral health

Researchers are trying to figure out exactly how probiotics work. Some of the ways they may keep you healthy:

When you lose "good" bacteria in your body, for example after you take antibiotics, probiotics can help replace them.

They can help balance your "good" and "bad" bacteria to keep your body working the way it should.

The NHS explains for most people, probiotics appear to be safe but notes probiotics are generally classed as food rather than medicine, which means they don't go through the rigorous testing medicines do.

Lactobacillus - This may be the most common probiotic. It's the one you'll find in yogurt and other fermented foods. Different strains can help with diarrhea and may help people who can't digest lactose, the sugar in milk.

Bifidobacterium .- You can find it in some dairy products. It may help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and some other conditions.

Saccharomyces boulardii - is a yeast found in probiotics. It appears to help fight diarrhea and other digestive problems.

Probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kimchi.

One study published in the Journal of Functional Foods looked at probiotics, and found that they may have body composition modifying properties.

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Another, published in the National Library of Medicine, says certain probiotics can help you lose weight and visceral fat, by reducing dietary fat absorption in the gut, increasing how much of it you excrete in faeces.

The NHS recommends: Your GP or practice nurse can help you assess your current diet and levels of physical activity, and set personal goals for change.

It is important to note that these supplements should be discussed with your doctor before taking a high amount or lengthy course. In rare cases they could lead to mild side effects.

More information can be found on these good bacteria at Healthline.

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