Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that strengthen the immune system, which are very beneficial for the digestive system. The term probiotic is a Greek word meaning ‘for life’. It is necessary to consult physicians when using probiotics, which make life healthier when used appropriately. Health Sciences University (SBU) Basic Medical Sciences Lecturer Assoc. Dr. Gülçin Alp Avcı said, “Different probiotic microorganisms should be used during childhood, adulthood and old age, even on the basis of gender. The use of probiotics used by an adult individual may not have positive effects, but may also cause negative effects.”
PROBIOTICS PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASES
Medical microbiologist Avcı told Anadolu Agency (AA) that probiotics are microorganisms that are beneficial to health, and prebiotics are foods and products that feed and develop these microorganisms. Stating that probiotics have positive effects such as preventing chronic diseases and supporting the immune system, Avcı said, “There is microflora in our body from our hair to our mouth, from our lungs to our intestines and to our skin. There are more microorganisms in our body than our own cells. It plays an important role in helping us be.” said.
THE PROBIOTIC MUST BE PERSONALIZED
Pointing out that many products containing different types of probiotics are sold on the market, Avcı said, “It is not appropriate for everyone to use every probiotic. warned.
PROBIOTICS DIFFER BY AGE AND GENDER
Advising the use of probiotic products, such as supplements, under the supervision of a physician, Avcı said, “Different probiotic microorganisms should be used in childhood, adulthood and old age, even on the basis of gender. The use of probiotics used by an adult individual may not have positive effects, but also negative effects. “Especially if we have chronic diseases or if there is a family history of chronic diseases, it may trigger them. It may cause the disease to worsen clinically instead of getting better. Therefore, a physician’s control is absolutely needed.” Said
SHOULD NOT BE USED TOO MUCH
Assoc. Dr. Underlining that it is not appropriate to take more than enough probiotics, considering that probiotics are beneficial for health, Avcı said, “We use probiotics especially for their activities in the intestinal flora. With unconscious use, a balance disorder that we call ‘dysbiosis’ may occur in the intestines. Unconscious use of probiotics causes excessive bacterial growth in the small intestines ( SIBO). shared his knowledge.