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Understanding probiotics requires a discussion of the biology of mammalian intestines, in particular, the human kind. The human intestine is known to contain hundreds if not thousands of different species of bacteria. Genome sequencing technology is starting to identify many of these species, enumerate and characterize them in a systematic way.

A large number of the bacteria are not harmful which is why we can live with so many of them. In fact, some have been found to perform functions that are helpful to us. Some bacteria digest things that humans do not digest well. Other bacteria produce chemical products such as vitamins that are essential for our health.

The idea that some of the gut bacteria are beneficial to health is known as the probiotic theory. Proponents advocate that eating foods such as yogurt can help maintain a good balance of bacteria. In more extreme cases, surgeons have transplanted intestinal matter from one person to another in an effort to restore a balance in flora.

But it is important to keep in mind that the idea of probiotic benefits is largely a theory without a lot of clinical trial evidence. Most physicians would not endorse it as one of the first line constipation remedies.

Fortunately for people need treatment, a few non-pharmaceutical options and several chemical possibilities are accessible. The standard way of treatment suggested by primary care doctors without other information is increased fiber therapy. This solution can be accomplished through taking in high fiber foods. One kind is the prune, which is a plum with moisture removed.

Some might judge the focus to eat good fiber foods to be draining. One solution to this problem is to try out psyllium nutritional supplements. These are finely crushed seeds that are liquified with water to form convenient drinks. Sufferers who undergo this treatment process might need about a half month before the benefits are entirely felt.

Various sorts of constipation agents can be prescribed to people with problems of constipation. Prime examples of classes of these compounds are the osmotic laxatives which exert their effects through modulation in water absorption, and stimulant laxatives which seem to have an effect on colonic muscles. A popular product marketed as Macrogol is an osmotic agent, as well as magnesium-based treatments like milk of magnesia or citrate of magnesium.