Probiotics are living micro-organisms (bacterial strains) that promote a good intestinal flora. You can find them in food and dietary supplements. They reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria, support the immune system and protect the intestinal wall. Often they are strains of Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium species. The different strains of probiotics also have different effects. '[[Category:Treatments]][[Category:Food Therapy]][[Category:home remedies]][[Category:Probiotics]]