“ Healthy AND bacteria” ??…does this make any sense ……..???
Probiotics …. βιωτικός – fit for life, The term contrasts etymologically with term antibiotic ……
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for our health, especially our digestive system. Normally it is thought that bacteria causes diseases. But do you know that our body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy.
Probiotics are naturally found in the body, in some foods and in supplements. They help in preventing us from certain diseases like Eczema, Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), Probiotic treatment might reduce the incidence and severity of AAD , Bacterial vaginosis, Blood pressure (The consumption of probiotics may moderately help to control BP.) and Cholesterol.
Some strains of lactic acid bacteria may affect Helicobacter pylori infections which may cause peptic ulcers in adults.
They Improve Immune function and decrease chances of infections, Inflammatory bowel disease ,Irritable bowel syndrome, Lactose intolerance, Necrotizing enterocolitis and colon cancer ..

So include lots of probiotic-rich foods in your diet