PROBIOTICS - CAN THEY TIP THE MICROBIAL BALANCE TOWARDS BETTER HEALTH

PROBIOTICS - CAN THEY TIP THE MICROBIAL BALANCE TOWARDS BETTER HEALTH

Introduction

Numerous health benefits are associated with yoghurt containing probiotic microorganisms - for example stabilization of Chron's disease, improved immunity to disease, reduction of hypertension, enhanced lactose digestion and improvement in microbial balance.

**  Refer to the article attached for more information on prebiotics & probiotics, and how bacteria plays an important roll in protecting us from harmful, pathogenic bacteria.





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