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How synbiotics are related to gut health?
Query: Hi doctor, I have come across information about synbiotics and their relevance to gut health. Could you explain what synbiotics entail and how they synergize prebiotics and probiotics for the benefit of gut microbiota? Additionally, how do synbiotics enhance overall digestive health, and are there ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.A healthy gut is home to beneficial bacteria and immune cells that protect against pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A compromised gut is often the underlying cause of various diseases. To maintain optimal gut hea... Read Full »
I want to inquire about the benefits of probiotics. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have come across information about probiotics. Can you explain their role in gut health and whether they are universally beneficial? How can I increase my probiotic intake, and are there specific foods you suggest incorporating into my diet? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A healthy gut, rich in beneficial bacteria and immune cells, defends against infections. To preserve gut health, a synbiotic, combining prebiotics and probiotics, is essential. It can be taken through supplements or incor... Read Full »
Kindly provide detailed information on prebiotic and probiotic foods.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old man, and I would like information on prebiotic and probiotic foods. I have recently purchased a yogurt maker machine. Please advise on how it can contribute to improving my overall health. Additionally, could you explain the difference between curd and yogurt? What d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Regarding your questions about prebiotics and probiotics, below is the information: Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the good bacteria (normal microfl... Read Full »
Please explain synbiotics and their role in promoting gut health?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently came across information about synbiotics and their impact on gut microbiota in a Lancet infectious diseases article. Could you provide an in-depth explanation of synbiotics and their role in promoting gut health? I am particularly interested in understanding the differences... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Synbiotics are a blend of pre and probiotics. Probiotics are formulations that contain live colonies of microflora that are found in the gut. These are beneficial for those who are super deficient in the gut microbiome. Whereas prebiotic... Read Full »
I am a 29-year-old women with PCOD. Can I reduce my weight with probiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old woman with PCOD, and I have a body weight of 187 lbs. I plan to lose weight, and my dietician has suggested I take foods rich in probiotics. To reduce my weight rapidly, I also think of adding probiotic supplements. So, can you tell me some probiotic supplements to h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to know what you are taking as of now so I can suggest other than that. Probiotics alone do not work; they need prebiotics also. Some prebiotics is rice kanji (cooked rice soaked in water overnight in an earthen pot), curd, or buttermilk. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am planning to lose weight, and I was given probiotics for some dehydration and diarrhea three years ago. I lost five kilograms at that time. Now my weight is 79 kgs, and my height is 151 centimeters. I need to lose weight, so can I start taking probiotics again to lose weight? If not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Probiotics are given post diarrhea to repopulate the gut with good bacteria. According to the studies, obesity and diabetes are linked to the gut microbiome. So, I think there is no harm in taking probiotics, but I cannot comment on whether they will help you lose we... Read Full »