Probiotics are a source of good bacteria which alter the intestinal microflora balance and support digestion and immune balance.They also prevent or reduce the growth of harmful bacteria. The lactobacillus and bifidobacteria help to maintain a healthy intestinal flora through the production of certain organic compounds such as lactic acid, acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.These compounds alter the pH by increasing the acidity of the intestine and inhibit reproduction of harmful bacteria.
Probiotic bacteria also produce bacteriocins which help by killing undesireable organisms.
The dose required for these organisms is dependant upon the amount of friendly bacterial depletion and the presence of harmful bacteria.
Normally 1 to 2 billion colony forming units (CFU's) is considered to be the minimum dose for maintenance of a healthy intestine .
Probiotics are present in some yoghurts to a varying degree, but not to the same extent as you obtains from supplementation with probiotics.Many frozen yoghurts do not contain any or have very little live bacteria.
Probiotics come in either heat stable forms, meaning they can be safely stored in normal room temperature, and heat intolerant forms, meaning they need to be stored long term in a cool environment in the fridge.
These supplements come in capsule, tablet and powder forms.
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Now Inulin Prebiotic Pure Powder,Organic 227g NZ $30.84 NZ $24.20
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Lifestream Gut Protect 200g NZ $57.90 NZ $35.45
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Lifestream Gut Protect 100g NZ $34.90 NZ $21.36
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Lifestream Viro Resist 60 caps NZ $47.90 NZ $29.32
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Lifestream Viro Resist 30 caps NZ $31.90 NZ $19.53
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Inner Health Eczema Shield Kids 60g NZ $29.95 NZ $23.81
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Inner Health Skin Shield 30 capsules NZ $52.69 NZ $41.88
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Lifestream Kiwi Gold Biotics 30 caps NZ $47.90 NZ $29.30
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Lifestream Kiwi Gold Biotics + Kids 30 tablets NZ $36.90 NZ $22.43
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Lifestream Gut Soothe 150g NZ $66.90 NZ $41.02
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Blackmores Probiotics+ Daily Health 30s NZ $36.99 NZ $24.87
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Go Healthy Go Kids Probiotic Powder 120g NZ $39.99 NZ $24.49
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Nutralife ProBiotica Daily 30 Capsules NZ $25.90 NZ $15.25
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Inner Health Digestive Defence 60 capsules NZ $58.50 NZ $46.40
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Inner Health On The Go 30 capsules NZ $31.93 NZ $25.31
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Nutralife Probiotica Women's Health 60 caps NZ $31.90 NZ $19.05