Probiotics & Nutraceuticals

Microbiome

The microbiome consists of microbes that are both beneficial as well as potentially harmful. In a healthy body, pathogenic and symbiotic microbiota coexists. But if there is any disturbance in that balance due to infection, diet and antibiotics, body become more susceptible to diseases. Microbiota stimulates the immune system and breakdown potentially toxic food compounds and synthesizes certain vitamins and amino acids, including the B vitamins and vitamin K. The microbiota of a healthy person will also provide protection from pathogenic organisms that enter the body such as through drinking or eating contaminated water or food. Prebiotics feed our beneficial microbiota. Although there are supplements containing prebiotic fibers, many healthy foods naturally contain prebiotics. The highest amounts are found in raw garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, bananas, and seaweed.