Probiotics mechanism revelation! How do they change our body?

Learn how probiotics work in the body, their key properties, and the benefits for gut health.

How Probiotics Work in the Body

Once you consume a probiotic product, the capsule containing the probiotics passes through the esophagus and stomach. The capsule is then broken down, allowing the probiotics to attach to their target organ, which is the small or large intestine. This is why the capsule that houses the probiotic must be designed to withstand stomach acid to ensure the probiotics reach the intestines. Once the probiotics emerge from the capsule, they perform various tasks such as stimulating digestion, balancing gut microbiota, creating a protective barrier in the intestinal lining, inhibiting harmful bacteria, and boosting the immune system. After about a week, the probiotics will be excreted in the stool. This is why it is recommended to consume probiotics regularly to replenish them.

Factors Affecting Probiotic Function

Some people may consume the same probiotics or product but experience slower results than others. Factors affecting the effectiveness of probiotics include stress, inadequate rest, alcohol consumption, smoking, poor diet, antibiotic use, exercise, and improper storage of probiotics. These factors can reduce the effectiveness of probiotics or cause them to lose their potency.

Supporting Probiotic Function

Consuming a healthy diet, such as fruits and vegetables that contain prebiotics, can help promote the proper growth and function of probiotics. Foods like chicory root, artichokes, garlic, onions, asparagus, bananas, apples, and certain seeds are rich in prebiotics. Therefore, both the consumer and probiotics should work together to enhance probiotic function and promote overall health, both inside and out.

Choosing the Right Probiotics

Probiotics have numerous benefits, such as stimulating digestion, balancing gut microbiota, creating a protective barrier in the intestines, inhibiting harmful bacteria, and supporting immune function. Winona Probio offers probiotics derived from strains that have been specifically selected and tested on the Thai population, such as L. paracasei MSMC39-1 (which reduces inflammation) and Bifidobacterium animalis TA-1 (which reduces fat). These probiotics are ideal for the unique conditions found in Thailand.

Gut Microbiome DNA Testing

A Gut Microbiome DNA test is a precise way to analyze the quantity of different microorganisms in the body, providing quick results. Based on the test results, it can determine whether additional beneficial probiotics are needed. This test is simple and can be performed at home with the Winona Green Biome test kit. Results are available within 20 working days and use high-accuracy NGS technology.