Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Probiotics are effective in ensuring the health of the body in different ways: they help in the digestion of food, prevent the activity of pathogenic microbes, improve the absorption of nutrients and have a significant effect in maintaining the normal functioning of the immune system. In addition, the use of probiotics is effective in preventing and relieving many digestive problems such as diarrhea caused by the use of antibiotics (Antibiotic associated diarrhea)

The microorganisms used are mainly beneficial bacteria that are often members of the natural microflora of the digestive tract. Several genera such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus are among the most common strains used in probiotic products. In addition, in some products, other bacteria that have probiotic properties, such as Lactococcus, Bacillus coagulans, and Escherichia coli Nissle, are also used. Also, for years, the probiotic properties of Saccharomyces boulardii yeast have made it one of the popular microorganisms in these products.

The effectiveness of probiotics in preventing and helping to resolve digestive disorders and reducing the symptoms of several diseases has been proven, such as:

• Infantile colic
• Acute gastroenteritis (Viral and Bacterial Diarrhea)
• Antibiotic associated diarrhea
• Functional abdominal pain
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Chronic constipation
• Helicobacter pylori eradication (Adjuvant treatment)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Genitourinary infections in women

In addition, extensive research on the effect of probiotics in cases such as helping to control high blood pressure and blood cholesterol, improving fasting blood sugar and reducing insulin resistance, helping to treat fatty liver disease, helping to prevent allergies and atopic dermatitis, modulating performance of immune system and reduction of problems related to anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, etc. has been done in the world, which shows new horizons of the amazing effects of these microorganisms.

The composition of the strain depends on your intended use. Probiotic products are classified into two main groups. The first group are products that contain a combination of strains and are more effective in maintaining health and normal digestive function. For this group of products, several indications may be mentioned, but in general, it is a probiotic product for everyday use and therapeutic properties are less important for them. The second group are products whose strain or strains combination is defined based on reliable scientific sources (medical clinical guidelines and scientific articles). According to the above sources, probiotic products must have specific strains and fit the intended indication. This group of probiotic products have therapeutic properties and are defined for a specific use, for example Reuteflor drops (for infantile colic) or Comflor capsules (for patients with ulcerative colitis). It is recommended to use probiotics of the first group for general and daily use, and probiotics of the second group to solve digestive problems and gain certain therapeutic properties.

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One of the criteria for selecting probiotic strains is their resistance to the conditions they encounter inside the body and the digestive system. The resistance of the strains is measured in environments with different pH in the laboratory to ensure that the desired strain is resistant to the environmental conditions in the digestive system and after entering the digestive system, most of them pass through the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) and safely reach the intestines. The most ideal possible situation is that all probiotics pass through the stomach without damage. It is important that bacteria could survive the harsh conditions, because they need to be alive to be effective. However, according to new research, some non-living strains also have properties and benefits for the digestive system, which definitely requires more comprehensive and stronger studies.

According to studies conducted over the years on probiotics, to maintain effectiveness, probiotics should be used daily and according to a specific schedule. It is best to set a certain time during the day and take probiotics at the same time every day. In addition, in therapeutic indications where probiotics are used simultaneously with other drugs, compliance with daily consumption at a certain time becomes doubly important. Of course, it should be kept in mind that the physician may prescribe the use of probiotics during the treatment of the disease with a higher dose (for example, 2 capsules per day) and after the treatment period to ensure the elimination of digestive problems and prevent recurrence, a lower dose (for example, 1 capsule per day) may be administered for one to several months.

Simultaneous use of bacterial probiotics with antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. It is recommended to use them at least 2 hours apart. The simultaneous use of yeast probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) does not interfere with antibiotics, but in the case of simultaneous use with oral antifungal drugs, the effectiveness decreases. It is recommended not to use probiotic yeast at the same time as oral antifungals. Taking probiotics does not interfere with any supplements or foods.

Probiotic consumption does not cause any special complications in many people. However, in a very small number of users, it may cause bloating in the first day or two, which usually disappears with continued use. In people who are usually bloated due to a disease such as irritable bowel syndrome, it is suggested to use strains that do not cause this complication, such as Bifidobacterium Infantis (Regflor). It is also recommended that if allergy symptoms appear in a person after starting to use any probiotic product, stop using it and consult a specialist doctor about it.

It is safe to take bacterial probiotics such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition, its consumption can reduce digestive problems in the mother and reduce the occurrence of colic and allergies in the baby. The safety of using probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) in these times has not been proven and its use is not recommended. However, the use of any medicine and supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be according to the opinion and discretion of a specialist doctor.

If you miss a dose of probiotics, you can take it whenever you remember. Do not take if it is close to the next dose.

Yes, all Farabiotic probiotic products are gluten-free and can be used by these people.

Probiotic drops can be used for babies from birth. Please note that the probiotic drops used for babies must be free of sweeteners, flavor agents, milk compounds and talc. None of these compounds are present in Reuteflor and Ramnoflor drops, so it is completely safe for babies from birth and does not cause any allergies or colic for them.