Fight infections from inside out

SOME people hardly ever get sick, whereas others suffer more frequently. Is this hereditary? The answer is a definite “No”.

The decisive factor is how well an individual’s immune system is working Usually it functions without problems, but it can be vulnerable. Noxae – agents capable of having a damaging effect can weaken the body’s defences. That’s when the immune system needs support

The immune-protective role of probiotics – the good bacteria, has been examined in more common infections; research has found that the risk and duration of coughs and colds can get better with the long-term consumption of probiotics. Research on healthy adults has shown a reduction in symptoms and duration of the common cold when people take a combination of three probiotic strains, namely Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8, Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3 vny -ifiyowvxt0rium wifiyum (l WT/b

Additional studies in adults have shown positive results with significant reductions in the risk of acquiring common cold infections in those who took probiotics

To strengthen the body’s immune defence against viral infections, try taking a highquality probiotic supplement combined with essential vitamins and minerals. Not all probiotics are the same – they need to be selected for their specific benefits and the efficacy of probiotic strains need to be researched

Even the best ingredients can only have maximum effect when they get to the respective parts in the body where they are needed. Probiotics usually pass through the stomach on the way to the intestine, so it is important to choose a tablet with has a special gastro protective coating to protect the probiotics from the acidic environment of the stomach, enabling the probiotics to stay alive throughout the journey to the gut