“Probiotics” Is what?
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can reach the intestinal tract alive and play a role after eating. Some formulas are added with probiotics to promote the bacterial balance in infants’ intestinal tract and inhibit the growth of harmful fungi that can cause infection symptoms and inflammation.
Is it suitable to take probiotics in what?
Probiotics have obvious effects only in preventing and treating infectious diarrhea in childhood and preventing antibiotic-related diarrhea. In the following cases, it can be used in an appropriate amount under the guidance of doctors.
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Take antibiotics
Broad-spectrum antibiotics cannot identify harmful bacteria and beneficial bacteria, so all bacteria will be eliminated when taking antibiotics. While taking antibiotics, doctors often give probiotics to cooperate with treatment to help intestinal flora restore balance as soon as possible.
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Diarrhea
Acute diarrhea caused by any reason will cause a large amount of probiotics to be lost, which may cause imbalance of intestinal flora. Supplementing probiotics can re-establish intestinal flora balance and maintain intestinal health.
In any case, probiotics should be applied under the guidance of doctors and do not need long-term use.