probiotics are
foods which
encourage the growth of
beneficial bacteria. Due to
viral or
bacterial infections,
diet,
lifestyle changes, or the use of
antibiotics, the normal bacteria in our
intestines may become
depleted, requiring the use of probiotics to help them recover - otherwise more
harmful bacteria could set up
camp in your
digestive system and cause you all sorts of
problems including
ulcers, stomach
cramps, or
diarrhea.
Yogurt is one type of food which is considered a probiotic, because beneficial bacteria are used to make it.