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Probiotics are made from good live bacteria and/or yeasts that are naturally present in your body. There are constantly good bacteria and bad bacteria in your body. When you are infected, harmful bacteria will increase, causing your system to lose balance. Good bacteria help eliminate extra bad bacteria and restore balance. Probiotic supplements are a way to add beneficial bacteria to your body.

Probiotics are living microorganisms (such as bacteria) that are the same or similar to those naturally occurring in the human body and are considered to have potential health benefits. By thinking of the human body as the "host" of bacteria and other microorganisms, you may be able to better understand probiotics. The lower digestive tract (intestine), especially the human body, has a complex and diverse intestinal flora. Bacteria are often considered harmful "pathogens", but in fact many of them contribute to the normal functioning of the human body.