Good and bad bacteria

Your intestines are home to trillions of bacteria. A lot of them are very beneficial. Some are potentially harmful.

Just imagine your gut is like a garden. Bad bacteria are like weeds that compete for ground space and choke out healthy plants. These bad bacteria can threaten your digestive (and overall) health.

A well-balanced gut flora is one with a healthy number of good bacteria, which make it difficult for potentially harmful types to take up residence.

The good bacteria are absolutely vital for digestive health. They help to stimulate the digestive process, aid the absorption of nutrients, produce certain vitamins and discourage harmful bacteria from becoming dominant in your gut. And because the majority of the immune system is located in your gut, beneficial bacteria also play an important role in supporting the bodys natural defences.

So to help keep good bacteria in charge of your gut, drink a bottle of Yakult each day.