Some people think that diarrhea can be hard to avoid, given its unpredictable nature. After all, many cases of this health issue often strike anytime and anywhere and cause discomfort and disruption to daily routines.
However, did you know that there are strategies you can consider to help ensure digestive system health and potentially avoid diarrhea symptoms? Some health experts have suggested that good bacteria, AKA probiotics, can be one of them. The big question now is: How do you find the right probiotic to take daily? Let this guide help you learn which probiotic strain can help support gut health and prevent diarrhea.
Is There a Probiotic Strain That May Help Support Gut Health and Prevent Diarrhea Symptoms?
It’s no secret that there are many probiotic strains known to researchers and ordinary folk. Although options aren’t limited, some people may feel overwhelmed and wonder which probiotic strain may help improve well-being.
One example that researchers often highlight is Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938. Results of one study noted that administration of a Lactobacillus reuteri strain did not cause any “invasive” infections, nor did it lead to changes in vital signs or laboratory markers. These findings show that this type of probiotic can be considered by people who wish to increase levels of good bacteria within the body. That’s not all, though, as other studies showed that Lactobacillus reuteri:
- Became fully integrated or “colonized” in one’s gut, as evidenced by high amounts of good bacteria found in stool samples of study subjects
- Helped improve quality of life among patients with functional constipation, assisting in lessening instances of bloating and abdominal discomfort
- Helped reduce the number of sick days in working adults compared to those who took a placebo
- Assisted in reducing frequency of symptoms related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among adults 18 to 65 years old
- Assisted in reducing levels of harmful Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the body
- Helped prevent and lessen the number of antibiotic-associated diarrhea cases among hospitalized adults
- Assisted in reducing the risk of bone loss and ultimately, in cases of osteoporosis, when taken via supplement form
- Helped shorten the duration of acute rotavirus diarrhea symptoms in children
- Helped increase levels of good bacteria and reduce crying times and discomfort among babies with colic
With proper diet and healthy lifestyle
Although the previous list only covers the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Lactobacillus reuteri’s effects on the body, the findings definitely speak to this probiotic’s potential benefits! However, it is worth asking: Why are probiotics essential to overall health anyway?
How Can Probiotics Help Maintain Gut Balance?
If you’re still wondering about how probiotics perform when it comes to balancing bacteria in the gut and possibly preventing diarrhea symptoms, you may want to understand where probiotics stay in the body.
These healthy bacteria call the gut, also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, their “home.” Composed of major organs like the esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines, the gut (and the probiotics in it) has been positively linked to one’s immunity. After all, some of the probiotic strains within it were revealed to help keep harmful bacteria in check and improve immune system activity, particularly by:
- Helping lower the intestinal pH level within the gut
- Helping produce antibacterial substances like organic acids
- Assist in releasing gut-protective substances
- Helping strengthen the gut barrier
- Helping regulate intestinal movement and mucus production
With proper diet and a healthy lifestyle
Think of probiotics as caretakers that keep watch over the fortress that is your gut, man the boundaries to ensure they are adequately protected, and strike down threats like bacteria and viruses when needed.
Many say that prevention is better than a cure. When it comes to nourishing the gut and avoiding the pitfalls of diarrhea symptoms, probiotic strains in general may definitely help get the job done.
These healthy bacteria can be found in food choices like kimchi, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and miso soup. On days when these probiotics cannot be obtained from diet alone, it’s possible to explore food supplements that contain probiotics such as Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938.
This health reminder comes to you from FLOTERA Tablets, which contain 100 million Colony Forming Units (CFU) of a probiotic named Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938.
Together with proper diet and exercise, this probiotic supplement may also:
- Help enhance intestinal ecology
- Help improve digestion
- Help enhance natural resistance to intestinal infections
Looking to include more healthy bacteria in your daily routines and hopefully support the body’s probiotic population? Ask us today about the potential benefits of probiotic supplements like FLOTERA Tablets!
Suggested use of FLOTERA Tablets is one (1) to two (2) chewable tablets per day or as directed by a doctor for kids 4 years old and up and adults.
FLOTERA Tablets are available online and in leading drugstores nationwide at a suggested retail price (SRP) of Php 44.50 per chewable tablet. FLOTERA Tablets are also available in powder form and as drops for babies.
MAHALAGANG PAALALA: ANG FLOTERA TABLETS AY HINDI GAMOT AT HINDI DAPAT GAMITING PANGGAMOT SA ANUMANG URI NG SAKIT.
References:
- PubMed Central – Probiotic Research
- PubMed Central – Probiotic Research
- PubMed – Clinical Study 9144122
- PubMed – Clinical Study 29022390
- NCBI Bookshelf – Probiotics
- ScienceDirect – Probiotic Research
- Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology – Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study
- American Journal of Gastroenterology – Lactobacillus reuteri Study
- Springer – Lactobacillus reuteri Research
- Frontiers in Gastroenterology – Probiotic Research
- Pediatrics – Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in Infantile Colic
- Wiley Online Library – Probiotic Research
- American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene – Probiotic Research
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