Benefits of taking probiotics
Taking probiotics can have a whole range of different benefits:1
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Improved Digestive Health
Probiotics help to balance the gut microbiota and reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, and bloating.
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Strengthened Immune Function
They strengthen the immune system by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria that can combat harmful pathogens.
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Better Nutrient Absorption
Probiotics improve the absorption of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from food.
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Reduced Risk of Infection
Regular intake can reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and vaginal infections by maintaining a healthy microbial balance.
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Mental Health Support
Probiotics are associated with improved mood and a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression via the gut-brain axis.
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Weight Management
Some studies suggest that probiotics can influence metabolism and appetite regulation, which could aid in weight management.
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Reduction of Allergies and Inflammation
Probiotics can help alleviate symptoms of allergies and chronic inflammation, including conditions such as eczema and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
How probiotics can support body detoxification
The Jorinde probiotic, thanks in particular to the specially developed proprietary probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve BR03®, can support daily bowel movements; in addition, it can support detoxification in other ways:2
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Binding and Excretion of Toxins
Probiotics can bind harmful substances such as heavy metals, pesticides, and environmental toxins in the gut and promote their excretion through natural processes.
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Strengthening the Gut Barrier
They support the integrity of the intestinal wall and prevent harmful toxins and pathogens from entering the bloodstream.
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Reducing Harmful Bacteria
By promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, probiotics suppress pathogenic bacteria that produce toxins and disrupt the gut balance.
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Supporting Liver Detoxification
Probiotics improve liver function by promoting gut health and reducing the burden of toxins that reach the liver for processing and excretion.
Why a healthy gut flora is important
The state of our gut flora has a great influence on health, well-being and performance:3
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Supports Digestive Health
A balanced microbiome helps break down and absorb nutrients, preventing digestive problems such as bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
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Strengthens the Immune System
The microbiome plays a crucial role in training the immune system to recognize and combat harmful pathogens, thereby reducing the risk of infections and autoimmune diseases.
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Improves Mental Health
Through the gut-brain axis, a healthy microbiome influences mood and cognitive function, reducing the risk of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
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Regulates Metabolism and Weight
A healthy gut microbiome helps regulate energy balance, fat storage, and appetite, supporting overall metabolic health and weight management.
What makes Jorinde Probiotic special
Combination of advanced ingredients:
- provides 2 patented probiotic strains with proven functionality: LactoSpore® and Bifidobacterium breve BR03®
- additionally with the patented plant extracts Curcumin C3 Complex® and BioPerine® for improved absorption in the body
- administered in a plant-based, gastric acid-resistant DRCaps® capsule for ideal absorption in the intestine
- sensibly supplemented with acacia fibers from controlled cultivation: serves as an ideal breeding ground for healthy bacteria
References
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Three medical studies, among countless others, that support the benefits of taking probiotics: Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD): A recent Cochrane review from 2019 shows that probiotics have a moderate effect in preventing AAD in children (Link). | Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Although clinical evidence is not conclusive due to methodological weaknesses, numerous randomized, controlled studies suggest that probiotics can have significant symptomatic efficacy in individual patients with IBS (Link). | Probiotics in the therapy of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): Various studies have shown that probiotics, in particular, have positive effects on the modulation of the intestinal microflora. Although no general conclusions can be drawn due to the heterogeneity of the studies, a combination of different probiotics appears to be helpful (Link). - These studies underline the potential of probiotics in various therapeutic contexts. ↩︎
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Medical studies demonstrating the detoxifying and general effects of probiotics: Guglielmetti S, Mora D, Gschwender M, Popp K. Randomised clinical trial: Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 significantly alleviates irritable bowel syndrome and improves quality of life--a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011;33(10):1123-32.| Ford AC, Quigley EM, Lacy BE, Lembo AJ, Saito YA, Schiller LR, Soffer EE, Spiegel BM, Moayyedi P. Efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation: systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2014 Oct;109(10):1547-61; quiz 1546, 1562. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2014.202. Epub 2014 Jul 29. PMID: 25070051. | Laveka AS et al (2017) Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol 7(2):130–137. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1233. | Gao X et al (2016) Hepatol Res 46(12):1226–1233. https://doi.org/10.1111/hepr.12671 | There is an almost unmanageable number of studies on the positive effects of probiotics. ↩︎
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Three medical studies, among many others, on the importance of a healthy microbiome (gut flora): Connection between gut bacteria and inflammation risk: A study published in The Lancet Microbe analyzed the gut flora of 10,699 people from Denmark and Finland. The results showed that a higher proportion of bacteria that produce the short-chain fatty acid butyrate is associated with a 15 to 25 percent reduced risk of severe infections. Butyrate strengthens the immune system and reduces inflammation in the body (Link). | Influence of the microbiome on psychiatric disorders: A recent study shows that a dysbiotic microbiome can cause psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. The bidirectionality is also evident in the fact that psychotropic drugs can alter the gut microbiome and that the gut microbiome plays an important role in regulating brain function (Link). | Microbiome and intestinal health: A publication in the Deutsches Ärzteblatt emphasizes that a high diversity of gut bacteria is beneficial. Patients with acute gastroenteritis and seniors with chronic subclinical inflammation benefit from the immunomodulatory effect of probiotic bacteria (Link). - These studies underline the diverse positive effects of a healthy microbiome on various aspects of human health. ↩︎
