The Effects and Functions of Probiotics:
1. Probiotics can help prevent constipation, balance intestinal flora, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent and improve diarrhea and constipation.
2. Probiotics can help improve intestinal function. They can stimulate intestinal immune function and enhance immunity. Prebiotics, as the "food" for probiotics, promote the growth of probiotics and indirectly improve intestinal health and immunity.
3. Probiotics can promote the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Many probiotic strains produce digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, which help the body better digest ingested foods and absorb nutrients from foods.
The Prohibitions of Probiotics:
1. Probiotics are sensitive to antibacterial agents. Probiotics are a type of microorganism and should not be taken simultaneously with antibacterial agents or antibiotics. Antibiotics can kill probiotics, so taking probiotics after antibiotics is ineffective. If you must take antibiotics and probiotics, it is recommended to wait at least 2 hours before taking the probiotics.
2. Probiotics are sensitive to alcohol. Alcohol is a disinfectant and should not be taken simultaneously with probiotics. Alcohol directly stimulates and damages the digestive system, especially the gastric mucosa. The higher the alcohol content, the more significant the stimulation, which may even lead to the disruption of intestinal flora balance.
