From Mental to Physical Health, These Are the Health Benefits Linked with Probiotic For Kids

Did you know that probiotics have formed a vital part of the Asian diet for centuries? In this part of the world, it is usually in the form of pickled food, or fermented soy/milk products.

Derived from two Latin words, “pro” – for, and “biotic” – live, probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract. There are hundreds of strains with multiple benefits. Although the pure mention of bacteria sends some into a frenzy for the negative connotation, it must be said that not all types of bacteria are harmful.

Probiotics include the types of bacteria which are good to our body in several ways. Bifidobacterium (that contains lactic acid and acetic acid), a common resident in our gut helps to improve digestion and converts lactose in food (such as milk, yogurt, cream, butter, ice cream and cheese) into lactic acid.

Lactic acid in the gut prevents the growth of harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium, Japan’s leading clinically proven probiotic which is also referred collectively as Lactobacillus Bifidus, claims residence in the gastrointestinal tract, vagina and mouth.

When the delicate balance of bacteria in our body is compromised (usually when we ingest antibiotics or eat rancid food), the harmful bacteria flourish and cause illnesses such as diarrhoea and inflammation. When the occurrence of these symptoms are frequent, chronic diseases namely diseases related to inflammatory bowels, cardiovascular, metabolic and allergies such as asthma begin to plague the body. Therefore, maintaining a balance of probiotics in the gut is important to keep illnesses at bay.

When we ingest probiotics, it works intricately in our body to promote health. Dangerous organisms in the intestine are suppressed to reduce the risk of infections, regulate the responses of our immune system which fights inflammation and combats infections, and enhance the lining of intestines which acts as a barrier to keep toxins and organisms out.

All these take place in a complex system of biochemical signals between your intestines and other living cells.

Now that we have established how crucial it is to maintain good gut health before it wrecks havoc in your body, here are other health benefits you can look forward to when you consume probiotics regularly.

Improve mental health condition.

This may sound incredible but new research is showing that understanding microbiome may help doctors understand inflammation which can reduce the functionality of the brain.

As more studies are conducted, it is thought that there are connections between the gut health, microbiome and mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Scientists are also currently studying the relevance of probiotics for kids to reduce the symptoms of autism in children. Microbial gut-brain connection studies have suggested that a healthy gut helps with other mood disorders and may even reduce manic attacks in people with bipolar disorder!

Improves the health of your gut.

Getting a dose of probiotic is a boost to the existing good bacteria in your body. Think of it as turbo-charging your army of good bacteria if you will! The virtues have also been pretty much extolled in the earlier paragraphs.

Relieve diarrhoea.

Probiotics help to restore the balance of bacteria in your gut. As there are many factors which cause diarrhoea, Bifidobacterium Longum exhibit efficiency in reducing the duration of the illness. Besides this, studies also suggest that it helps your intestines fight off unwanted pathogens and ensure nutrients are absorbed properly.

Healthy heart.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, eating food that contains probiotics or consuming live bacteria has been linked to healthier blood pressure.

Citing yogurt as an example, it contains precursors bacteria use to produce special chemicals that are then absorbed by our bodies. These chemicals have the potential to lower blood pressure.

Prebiotics in fibre-containing food that is common in our diet like garlic, pasta, and sweet potatoes also benefit other bacteria to achieve the same.

Reduce the severity of skin problems.

Based on the many merits of probiotics above, it is generally thought that consuming food which is rich in probiotics reduces the severity of skin problems such as eczema.

BeFine Probiotic Yogurt

BeFine probiotic yogurt are ideal to keep your family in good gut health! Available as stirred yogurt or drinks off the shelf, your family will be spoilt for choice with this reliable companion for health.

Picky little ones won’t stand a chance against the yummy flavours that BeFine comes in. Choose from two flavours of yogurt (original or passionfruit) or four flavours of drinks (original, passionfruit, mulberry or strawberry).

Manufactured in accordance to stringent Japanese standards, BeFine products contain Bifidobacterium (a strain that is a clinically proven probiotic and validated in Japan) and a combination of selected strains of bacteria that best suits our lifestyle.

The Yogurt drink contains 0% fat, 0% cholesterol, while the Yogurt cup is low fat, two times low sugar compares with others and both contain no colouring!

Your body is your temple. Choose wisely and consume moderately. Treat your family to BeFine – the finest probiotics for kids and the entire family. Get it off the shelves from Giant, AEON, MyDin, Aeon Big, The Store, MyNews, Econsave, TF Value, Billion, Tunas Manja, Nirwana, Jaya Grocer and other grocers near you today.