Dr. Ibrahim Fanci did a survey among 800 elderly people between the ages of 72 and 103. Their task was to eat a piece of probiotic cheese (these are products rich in probiotics - kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese...) before breakfast for 3 weeks.

During the examination, everyone's digestion improved (previously, more than a third had occasional problems), and the blood count was several times (!!!) better in 53% than before the examination. The number of white blood cells increased by a minimum of 3 times for everyone (white blood cells contribute to a more efficient immune system). The number of seasonal infectious diseases has decreased significantly.

The fact is that the good (probiotic) bacteria did their job and strengthened the body's resistance. White blood cells are of vital importance in the fight against infectious diseases.

A series of studies have shown that probiotics contain live microorganisms, yeasts, which strengthen the intestinal flora. We also know prebiotics, which contain a lot of fiber and other elements that strengthen the intestinal flora. The best are symbiotics that contain probiotics and prebiotics together.

Today we know that probiotics lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation... But we must be careful, because the combination with antibiotics can cause diarrhea, patients with pancreatic problems can have additional complications, and the most controversial is the use of probiotics with which they promote the growth of pork and chicken meat.

Finally, it is good to know that the human body is home to 400 to 500 microbes. They all have their function and only probiotics from different sources will give the desired results. Eat a slice or two of cheese in the morning, drink a cup of kefir during the day, and add some chia seeds, nuts, raisins to a cup of yogurt in the evening...

But the best thing is not to overdo anything.

And the most important finding: if you stick with probiotic supplements for at least a month and a half, you will have 70% less problems with pollen.