When is the best time to take probiotics?

Probiotics are a type of active microorganisms that are beneficial to the host. They are a general term for active beneficial microorganisms that colonize in the human intestine and reproductive system, can produce definite health effects, thereby improving the host's microecological balance and playing a beneficial role. The beneficial bacteria or fungi in the human body and animals mainly include: Clostridium butyricum, lactic acid bacteria, Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, actinomycetes, yeast, etc.

The effects of probiotics on the human body: prevent and treat diarrhea; relieve lactose intolerance symptoms; prevent vaginal infections; enhance human immunity; relieve allergies; lower serum cholesterol; help absorb nutrients; prevent cancer and inhibit tumor growth.

How to eat?

The activity of probiotics will increase as the temperature rises and enter the fermentation process. Long-term storage at room temperature can easily cause changes in the taste of the product. When the temperature exceeds 60°C, probiotics will enter the death stage. Therefore, it is best to consume probiotic products directly after taking them out of the refrigerator to avoid high-temperature heating.

How much to drink?

Generally speaking, drinking one bottle (about 100 ml, based on 10 billion active lactic acid bacteria per bottle) of active lactic acid bacteria drink every day is enough to meet the needs of the human body.

Best time to drink?

Although probiotic products can be consumed alone, the best time to consume them is after a meal. Because food neutralizes stomach acid, it is more conducive for live bacteria to reach the intestines smoothly and take effect, so drinking it after meals is more effective.

Supplement with probiotics?

People with excessive stomach acid, patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, patients with endocarditis and severe pancreatitis should not drink too much probiotic yogurt. It is best to consult a doctor in advance; others can enjoy it. Generally, infants and young children can start to gradually supplement with some dairy products containing probiotics after 3 months of birth. For pregnant women who are prone to constipation and other problems during pregnancy, supplementing with probiotics is also very helpful. Generally, with increasing age, the number of harmful bacteria in the intestines increases, so adults and the elderly need to supplement with probiotics more.

Through the above understanding, we can know when is the best time to take probiotics, and everyone can eat them with confidence. However, yogurt cannot be boiled or heated in a microwave, otherwise it will clump and the lactic acid bacteria in it will be killed, losing its original health-care effect. It is best to drink it cold or at room temperature, so everyone must remember this.