Scientists from the University of Augusta believe that probiotics should be taken as a medicine, and not as a normal supplement to food.

Probiotics are microorganisms that help digestion. A person can receive them with conventional products or in the form of food additives to restore microflora after taking antibiotics. Nevertheless, gastroenterologists suggest that excessive amounts of probiotics are harmful to health.

The researchers observed 30 people suffering from bloating, flatulence and other intestinal problems. Participants in the experiment were asked in detail about their symptoms and eating habits, as well as the use of probiotics. It turned out that 22 people complained about "fog in the head". These same people reported that they are taking probiotics.

Then the scientists conducted a series of tests to determine the level of glucose, insulin and L-lactic acid in the blood, D-lactic acid in the urine, and also took samples of microflora from the duodenum of patients. In subjects with "fog in the head", an increase in the number of bacteria in the intestine and a high level of D-lactic acid. According to the hypothesis of doctors, probiotics stimulate the production of D-lactic acid, namely, it affects the brain.

This explains why, for several hours after a meal, people who took probiotics could not concentrate and work normally.

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