Probiotics are live microorganisms that contribute to the health of the body when they are of high quality and taken in sufficient quantities.
Also known as "good bacteria", they are naturally present in the intestines and help maintain the balance of the intestinal flora.
With more than 100,000 billion bacteria, the intestinal flora is home to more than 1,000 different species, including probiotics.
Its good health depends on the balance between "good" and "bad" bacteria.
Our current consumption patterns, pollution, stress or the use of antibiotics can lead to an imbalance in the microbiota.
When there are too many "bad bacteria", they are responsible for various health problems : infections, digestive disorders (diarrhoea, intolerances) and dermatological disorders (eczema, acne, allergies), fatigue and weakened immune system.
Consuming probiotics is a good way to restore the harmony and balance of the intestinal flora.
Clinical results published over the past fifteen years highlight the multiple beneficial effects of probiotics.
They act directly on the intestinal flora by stimulating the growth and renewal of good bacteria, resulting in a strengthening of the body's protection.
Probiotics play a key role in many of our body's functions, from digestion to immunity, from skin to intimate health.
Benefits for digestion and intestinal transit
When the digestive tract is poorly maintained, the proliferation of bad bacteria in the intestine can cause transit disorders : constipation, weakness, stomach aches, bloating, irregular bowel movements or intolerances. This is referred to as an "imbalance of the intestinal flora".
Regular consumption of probiotics prevents the multiplication of bad bacteria in the digestive system.
Probiotics help restore the balance of the gut microbiota and reduce the permeability of the gut. They are known for:
- Facilitate proper digestion: Probiotics provided to the digestive system. They naturally integrate into the flora already present and strengthen it. The intestinal flora contributes to the digestion of ingested food, in particular by participating in the breakdown of certain food residues (fibre, fats, proteins) and the assimilation of nutrients
- Regulate intestinal transit (diarrhea and constipation): By reducing the quality of the intestinal flora, probiotics help regulate intestinal transit. Probiotics therefore avoid digestive discomforts such as prevention or constipation.
- Fight infections: Probiotics secrete antimicrobial substances and prevent the multiplication of bad microbes in the digestive system.
- Promote weight loss: Some studies show that a modulation of the microbiota could have favorable effects on weight. Taking probiotics can help you lose weight thanks to their positive action on bowel movements, feelings of hunger, fullness, stress and the reduction of bloating and intestinal pain.
Benefits for the skin
The microbiota of the skin and gut work together in a direct connection called the gut-skin axis.
Indeed, the skin is a reflection of what is going on inside the body, including our intestinal flora.
When this is altered or unbalanced, it affects the intestinal barrier and can cause what is known as a " leaky gut ".
A leaky gut causes toxins and microbes to pass into the bloodstream. The immune system reacts and this leads to a state of chronic inflammation in the body affecting the appearance and health of the skin: acne, eczema, psoriasis, allergies...).
The consumption of probiotics gradually rebalances the microbiota affecting skin health. Lactic acid ferments allow the lining of the intestine and lead to intestinal detoxification. They are known to strengthen the body's natural defences and promote balance and skin health from within.
Some strains of probiotics are also capable of producing substances with anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. They significantly reduce skin inflammation, rebalance skin pH, restore the skin's protective barrier and prevent the proliferation of bad bacteria, which are responsible for conditions such as acne.
Probiotics thus make it possible to maintain a healthy, soft and hydrated skin on a daily basis.
Benefits for women's intimate health
For women, the balance and maintenance of intimate flora is essential for their health and well-being. Called lactobacilli, or Döderlein's flora, these good bacteria allow the vaginal cavity to prevent the proliferation of bad bacteria.
Various factors, internal or external, can cause an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota: hormonal factors, smoking, stress, inadequate intimate hygiene, wearing clothes that are too tight, etc.
An imbalance can lead to fungal infections, itching, cystitis, bacterial vaginosis and other intimate discomforts such as dryness or burning.
The consumption of probiotics has been shown to be very effective in fighting vaginal and urinary tract infections. Probiotics stimulate mucus production and are able to produce substances that are highly active against the microbes responsible for urogenital infections. In addition, the presence of probiotics helps to eliminate infectious bacteria that have settled on the vaginal wall.
Probiotics also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Lactobacilli are detrimental to the activation of the immune response and the protection of cells.
They help to extinguish the inflammatory state reinforced by the infection and thus relieve intimate pains such as vaginal itching or burning sensation.
The D-LAB Probiotics range
At D-LAB, we believe that it all starts with good digestion! Our gut flora, also known as our second brain, influences many functions in our body, including our digestive, nervous, hormonal, and immune systems.
Thus, the health and beauty of our bodies depend on our inner well-being. To take care of it, probiotics are now unanimously recognized by scientists.
Our D-LAB experts have developed a whole range of probiotics from 100% natural, vegan, laboratory-tested strains.
Digestion and intestinal transit:
The Absolute Probiopure combines 5 strains of lactic ferments closest to the human intestinal microbiota, highly concentrated and wrapped in a gastro-resistant capsule to ensure maximum assimilation.
This formula gradually rebalances the intestinal microbiota to promote digestion, stimulate immunity and fight against the development of infectious agents.
The Symbiotic Absolute is a concentrate of probiotics, prebiotics and essential vitamins that work in synergy and naturally stimulate gut health and immunity.
This formula comes in the form of an odourless powder with a neutral taste. It is perfectly diluted in cold water and mixes with food (yoghurts, compotes, etc.). It is suitable for the whole family, from juniors (from 3 years old) to seniors.
These are tyndallized probiotic strains, i.e. they are deactivated and do not fear humidity in pots. It is scientifically proven that once ingested, the active ingredients contained in probiotics can be delivered to the digestive system.
Skin health :
The Absolute Probioderm Combines 3 strains of natural probiotics known to restore skin balance and promote skin cleansing and soothing skin inflammation. Clinically tested, it is effective in improving the appearance of acne-prone and atopic skin, for more even (+67.5%)*, smoother (+45%)** and more hydrated (+28.3%)** skin.
*Clinical study conducted over 8 weeks on 80 men and women, aged 18 to 50 years, with acne severity of 1 to 3 on the IGA scale.
** Clinical study conducted over 8 weeks on 80 men and women, aged 18 to 50 years, with mild to moderate adapted atopic dermatitis according to the SCORAD value.
Intimate flora health :
L'Absolu Probioflore is a synergistic blend of 5 probiotic strains with proven efficacy in reducing and preventing vaginal and urinary tract infections.
This expert formula allows a long-lasting colonization of good bacteria in the intestine and then proliferation in the vaginal epithelium. Combined with vitamin B2, it is ideal for maintaining a healthy and long-lasting protected intimate flora.