Probiotics are good bacteria that can be found in dietary supplements and some natural products. Probiotics are defined as”live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” (WHO/FAO 2002). A probiotic product must contain the live bacterial strain(s) for best outcome insurance.
Probiotics have shown beneficial effects in gastrointestinal disorders such as colic, constipation, and diarrhea. Promising results have also been shown for the maintenance of a normal immune function and protection against infections. Further, probiotics have shown benefits in oral health.
The most common fermented foods that naturally contain probiotics, or have probiotics added to them, include yogurt, kefir, pickles, lassi, barley and some cheese. Natural foods like garlic, onion, cabbage, lentils, banana, banana, watermelon, avocado are high in probiotics.