In recent years, the concept of probiotics has become increasingly popular. Some people claim that probiotic products are the standard equipment for healthy foods and the replacement of perfect products. It can be seen that probiotics have developed into one of the most accepted

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In recent years, the concept of probiotics has become increasingly popular. Some people claim that probiotic products are the standard equipment for healthy foods and the replacement of perfect products. It can be seen that probiotics have developed into one of the most accepted functional ingredients in consumers.

Academician Wu Qingping, once said that the research on probiotics and intestinal bacterial flora is becoming a cutting-edge and hot research field for the intersection and deep integration of disciplines such as medicine, nutrition , and food science. This also means that probiotics and their related products will benefit more people.

There are 100 trillion bacterial flora in the human intestines, and our intestinal health is mainly maintained by the intestinal flora. When the intake of probiotics is sufficient, it plays a positive and beneficial role in human health. For example, it regulates the balance of intestinal bacteria, promotes nutrient absorption, regulates immunity, etc. However, insufficient intake of probiotics can easily cause imbalance in intestinal flora, resulting in gastrointestinal discomfort such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating.

01 Scientific definition of probiotics

2001 WHO defines probiotics as "live bacteria that can play an effective role in the health of the eater by taking appropriate amounts." probiotics refer to the given amount of live microorganisms that can have a beneficial effect on the health of the host. Probiotics can effectively remove viruses and bacteria by supplementing the normal intestinal flora, correcting flora imbalances, and secreting antibacterial or bactericidal substances, significantly shortening the diarrhea time and reducing the severity of diarrhea.

has scientific research on the "microorganism-gut-brain axis" communication system that shows that probiotics can regulate emotional, psychological symptoms (such as anxiety and depression) and stress-related changes in physiological, behavioral and brain function by regulating the intestinal microecology. Of course, there are more potential benefits to supplementing probiotics.

currently has many types of common food probiotics, mainly including the following 10 major categories: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacteria, Lactococcus, Streptococcus , Medococcus genus, Propionibacteria, Pilocon, Staphylococcus genus 3, Bacillus genus, Krug micro-yeast. The dosage of probiotics is expressed in the number of colonyforming units (CFU) per dose (tablets, strips, pills), and CFU is equivalent to the number of live bacteria.

02 List of bacteria that can be used for food

Data source: Official website of the Health Commission. Graphic: Zhitiqiao

03 List of probiotics that can be used for infant food

Note: Lactobacillus acidophilus* is only suitable for babies over one year old. Data source: Official website of the Health Commission. Drawing: Zhitiqiao

market probiotic products are mainly used in dairy products. In addition, probiotics are also used in fields such as chocolate, salad dressing and other fields; of course, some brands of cereals, nuts, and protein powder are added to probiotics; and functional probiotic products are mostly in the form of tablets, drops, powders, hard capsules, etc.

Modern people have the feeling of "pill fatigue" and are rejecting tablets and pills, so beverages or powders, functional chocolates or gummy will be more popular with consumers.

04 Conclusion

In the past few years, some people suspected that "probiotics are IQ tax". With the deepening of research, consumer awareness has improved, and probiotics are becoming more and more popular, and it is an indisputable fact that supplementing probiotics is really useful. However, different probiotics are suitable for different populations, and their effects are not exactly the same.

recommends consumers to choose bacteria with scientific research basis, specific bacteria (strain number), maintain activity, have sufficient quantity, take continuous treatment, and the dosage form will have a great impact on the product effect.

probiotics are not only the standard equipment for hot products in the market, but also the focus of Zhitiqiao's attention.In the collection of AES2021 Natural New Force products, we also hope to receive more products about probiotic innovations. Zhitiqiao will help your products become a hot product in the future.

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