For a healthy gut
THE official definition of prebiotics is “non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon, which can improve host health”.
Prebiotics occur naturally in our diet and can be found in garlic, onions, asparagus and bananas. But one would need to eat large amounts of these foods for a “bifidogenic” effect – increasing the level of friendly bacteria in the intestines.
Many people find it easier to take a prebiotic supplement or a combination probiotic and prebiotic supplement (called a symbiotic) to ensure they feed their friendly bacteria. Common prebiotics include fructooligosaccharide (FOS), galactooligosaccharide (GOS), inulin and lactulose.
What are probiotics?
According to the World Health Organization, probiotics are “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”. Probiotics produce specific enzymes needed in the digestion of food and aid the breakdown of food substances. They also improve the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Probiotics support immunity by stimulating the body’s natural defences and lining the intestines with a protective layer of friendly bacteria that bars pathogenic substances in the gut from harming the body.
How do I choose a good probiotics supplement?
Many believe the best probiotic supplement is the one with the most bacteria in it, measured in colony-forming units. But research shows that it is not the total number of bacteria in a product that is important, but the number of different strains it includes.
Since different strains of probiotic bacteria have slightly different functions, probiotic supplements with multiple strains tend to be more effective than those with an extremely high concentration of just one or two strains.
How is Nutriforte Lactoghurt beneficial?
The benefits of probiotics vary according to the manner in which the bacteria are prepared and protected, and according to the strains used. Nutriforte Lactoghurt contains FOS, which provides a synergistic effect to promote a healthy gut.
It uses a dual-coated technology called Duolac to ensure the bacteria reach the intestines in good condition to exert their action.
Lactoghurt is available at all leading independent pharmacies and chain stores such as Caring, Healthlane, Vitacare, AA, BIG, Multicare and Cosway Farmasi.
For more information, call Pharmaforte (M) Sdn Bhd at 03-7803 6998.
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KKLIU No.0903/2016