What is a Probiotic?

What Exactly is a Probiotic?

The name of the “probiotic” (from Greek) literally means “for the life”. The World Health Organization defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host” (WHO, 2002).* Probiotics are live microorganisms, which support the normal balance of the gut microflora.* Some of the best probiotics are lactobacilli – they support the normal intestinal balance and aid digestion.* The probiotics have a positive effect on your overall health.* They help the normal digestion.* Probiotics have synergistic action with different vitamins and support the immune system by attacking the harmful microorganisms.* Probiotics, taken with the food, naturally succeed in making it a source of good health.* In this way, they facilitate the organism to manage when an unfavourable condition arises.*

Nowadays, the probiotics are widely used in the balanced diets and in the healthy lifestyle. They will aid you in achieving wholesome nutrition and good health.*

Curious facts about the probiotics and extracts from Geranium and Chicory:*

• According to a study on life expectancy, the greatest number of known centenarians is found on the Balkans and in particular in Bulgaria – a fact that arouses the interest of scientists. After numerous interviews with the elderly, it turns out that they all start their day with a glass of yogurt. Yoghurt does not differentiate much from fresh milk, except that it contains some lactic acid and lactic acid bacteria – it is a product of lactic acid fermentation. In their work, scientists have found out that, thanks to the diet, rich to natural content of lactobacilli and lactic acid, the elderly indirectly create favorable conditions in themselves for the development of “good” bacteria – the probiotics
• How to get probiotics without milk?

It turns out that probiotics can grow in milk middle, but not only. We all love pickles, but do you know that they are made from fresh cucumber by using the same “good” lactic acid bacteria? We grow specially selected highly active probiotic strains on bio-vegetable broths, thus producing a fully vegan probiotic with multiple applications.

The product is a food supplement not a medical drug. The product is not a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. It is not recommended for pregnant, nursing women and children!

Curious facts:

• The probiotics are live microorganisms which benefit the human health, for example they are involved in the development of the gut immune system, in digestion, in the production of short-chain fatty acids and vitamins.
• The stress and the poor nutrition lead to exposure the body to toxins and may decrease the number of the beneficial bacteria.
• Everyone has their own population of microorganisms that inhabit the skin, nose, mouth, guts and other organs.
• There are about 10 times more bacterial than human cells in our body.
• It is estimated that there are more than 400 different types of probiotics in our body
• Probiotics are responsible for over than 70% of the body’s immune response
• Probiotics have an effect on the hormonal balance in women
• Probiotics are not only for humans, but also for animals
• A honey with specific content is obtained by the plant Geranium sanguineum
• Chicory is used in cosmetics at home – for beautiful and healthy hair
• Chicory finds application in cooking in some countries.