Lactobacillus are good bacterias, probiotics that work in our digestive and urinary systems. These good bacteria act to absorb nutrients, break down food, and fight bad organisms that can cause disease.
As part of the intestinal flora, it feeds on organic objects in our body. They act in large numbers inside our bodies and reproduce quickly, so there are no nutrients left for disease-causing bacteria to feed on.
The major function of these good bacterias is to regulate the sluggish bowel, avoiding the stuck bowel and problems with liquid amino acids. The benefits of lactobacillus are fully utilized because of our body’s reading of this substance: Our mechanisms understand that they are good bacteria, that they do not harm white blood cells, and so allow them to enter.
What are lactobacillus for?
The lactobacillus has numerous benefits for our organism, and can help against:
- Allergies or allergic reactions: Taking lactobacillus orally during pregnancy can prevent allergies such as asthma, runny nose, and eczema in babies.
- Diarrhea: When consumed with other probiotics, it can reduce the risk of diarrhea.
- Stomach pain: Taking lactobacillus seems to reduce stomach pain in children. The same effect in adults is not proven.
- Hay fever: Taking lactobacillus decreases the risk of hay fever in adults and children.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ingesting lactobacillus orally seems to improve symptoms of RA.
- Airway infection: Frequent use prevents infections in children and middle-aged adults, older people are unproven against airway infections.
- High cholesterol: Research shows a considerable drop in high cholesterol from the consumption of lactobacillus.
- Bacterial overgrowth in the vagina: Through vaginal pills or lactobacillus suppositories, this infection can be prevented. Eating yogurt is also a good ally for this condition.
- Constipation: Cases of constipation decrease because of the regulation in the intestinal flora produced by the lactobacillus.
How to consume it
Kombucha is one of the best known foods when we talk about the consumption of this good bacteria, but there are other sources of live lactobacilli that are not very well known.
- Pickles: An important source of live lactobacillus is pickles, which few people know. In addition, it has antioxidants such as vitamin C, fights urinary tract infections, and strengthens the immune system.
- Olives: Rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, iron, and calcium, green olives are a source of probiotics. They reduce bad cholesterol and act on natural anti-inflammation.
- Miso: Widespread in Japanese culture, Miso is a soup made from fermented soybeans. Rich in probiotics, it helps the digestive system and is rich in fiber, strengthens immunity, and reduces bad cholesterol.
