Did you know that we humans have 10 times more bacteria in our bodies than we have human cells? They are found in the stomach, mouth, on the skin, and in the vagina where they help protect us against harmful bacteria, balance pH levels, convert food into nutrients, and produce important neurotransmitters. Saying they are important for our health is a serious understatement; we wouldn’t exist at all without them.
Benefits of beneficial bacteria:
Healthy bacteria play a major role in overall health and contribute, among other things, to:
- Healthy digestion
- Regulation of the immune system
- Vaginal health
- Normal hormone balance
- Stabilization of metabolism
- Counteracting allergies
- Detoxification of the digestive tract
- Psychological / emotional health
A good gut flora can also help with weight loss, skin problems like acne, and make hair and nails healthier.
Friendly lactic acid bacteria help support the daily function of the trillions of bacteria living in the stomach. Our bacterial friends have a well-defined role in digestion, allowing us to break down and absorb important nutrients such as magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, fats, proteins, and complex carbohydrates.
Lactic acid bacteria also play an important role in maintaining vaginal health. They do this by helping to maintain a slightly acidic environment, which helps reduce the overgrowth of bacteria that could otherwise be harmful. This is especially important because there are many factors that can negatively affect the vaginal environment, including the use of antibiotics and contraceptives.
How do we get friendly bacteria to optimize the microflora?
In an ideal world, we would probably manage just by eating right. But that would be a world where food does not contain preservatives and artificial additives. It would be a world free from toxins in the air and water. And perhaps most importantly, it would be a world where we are not exposed to various medications and other substances that can cause chaos for our gut bacteria.
- Avoid refined foods (such as flour, sugar, etc.) as much as possible, as well as chemical sweeteners and other additives that all disrupt our gut flora.
- Eat plenty of foods that contain both good bacteria (also called probiotics) and nutrients for these bacteria (also called prebiotics).
- Examples of foods containing good bacteria are organic fruits and vegetables, wild foods, and various types of fermented foods.
- Examples of foods rich in prebiotic fibers are Jerusalem artichoke, legumes, onions, asparagus, and bananas.
- To optimize even more and ensure a rich and healthy flora, regularly take supplements with friendly bacteria and/or prebiotic fiber that nourish the good bacteria you already have.
Probioform
More ways to use beneficial super bacteria in your daily life:
As mentioned, lactic acid bacteria play an important role not only inside our bodies but also on the outside, and even have several uses outside our bodies – in our homes, for example. Here are three simple basic conditions to give your microflora the best chance to thrive:
- Skin care: Some of our skin care products contain specific bacterial strains that act on the skin to protect and strengthen this “body’s largest organ.”
- Cleaning products: Beneficial bacteria can act as purification and protection against unwelcome bad odors, bacteria, and more. Cleaning products with good bacterial cultures have started to appear on the market, which we think is fantastic!
- For plants & animals: Certain combinations of lactic acid bacteria, such as ProbioForm, can also serve as supplements for pets and to increase the vitality of plants both at home and in the vegetable garden.
Dr Sannas Lotion with Probiotics
