Guide to selecting probiotics
How to choose probiotics
Look at the species and strains
Probiotics must have clear species and strains Strains; different strains correspond to different symptoms; the functions of different strains of the same strain are also very different; it is more accurate to see the strains in the ingredient list on the back of the product.
Look at the number of viable bacteria
Probiotics must reach a certain amount to be effective; the number of viable bacteria during the shelf life is not less than 106CFU/ml (g); every 100 grams contains more than 100 million viable bacteria To achieve the effect, the higher the number of viable bacteria, the higher the survival rate when reaching the intestinal tract. The number of viable bacteria can be found on the packaging, usually after the bacterial strain.
Look at the ingredient list
Recommended ingredients: Biobiotics, which help improve the survival rate of probiotics; common prebiotics are isomaltose, inulin, and fructooligosaccharides; not recommended ingredients: Additives, anti-magic agents, white sugar.
Look at the product form
When choosing probiotics, try to consider powders; liquids can easily make probiotics inactive.
Take with warm water
Probiotics need to be taken with warm water below 40°C; if the liquid temperature is too high, the probiotics will be scalded to death; it can be boiled with cold water at room temperature or swallowed directly.
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After preparing the powdered probiotics, it is recommended to take them immediately; bottled capsule probiotics should be stored with the bottle cap closed; prolonged exposure in the air will reduce the probiotics Bacterial activity; reduce the contact between probiotics and air.
Take it half an hour after a meal
Gastric acid secretion is more when fasting, and probiotics are easily destroyed by gastric acid; 30 minutes to 60 minutes after a meal. The gastric acid concentration gradually decreases within minutes; it helps the live bacteria to remain active in the large intestine and play their role.
Used at intervals with antibiotics
Antibiotics will kill bacteria, including probiotics; therefore, it is necessary. Avoid taking it at the same time as probiotics; if you want to take it at the same time, it should be separated by more than 2 to 3 hours.