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Probiotics - source and impact on appearance and sensations
Kacper Nowak
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Diets Premium Medical Expert • 19.05.2026
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Key Takeaways
The human body is colonized by an immense number of bacteria. In the gut alone, there are 1,012 per gram. Is each of these microorganisms detrimental? Of course, not. Among about a thousand, we distinguish pathogenic, opportunistic, and advantageous species. These are mainly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
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The gut microflora affects the external appearance
We don't know from now on that beauty is a reflection of health. So far, of course, what is the main cause of it. It's not clear yet what the physical attributes are that determine the appeal of the body. But it's been shown that the microbial composition of the blood of people with the body's body weight and those with the weight of their body can vary in any way. First, let's take obesity.
Microbes and well-being
It's hard to believe that the microscopic bacteria that inhabit our bodies can also affect our well-being. One of their functions is to regulate the concentration of pro- and anti-inflammatory factors in the body. As shown, substances that appear in response to inflammation are positively correlated with the occurrence of certain mental disorders, such as depression, Alzheimer's disease, or anxiety. This means that a disorder in the microflora composition can lead to an increase in these factors, which in turn increases the likelihood of a deterioration in self-esteem.
Sources of beneficial bacteria
First of all, in order to enrich the natural microflora of the intestines, it is necessary to remember to store them properly at a temperature lower than that of the gut, that is to say, in the milk. What is the point in making sure that they produce the desired effect? Where can we look for the bacteria? There are probiotics available in the form of tablets, in which the number of microbes in each of them should be about 109.
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