Acidophilus - NIS0009 |
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Many of us have have seen Acidophilus along with other ingredients in the yogurts we purchase and eat from the supermarket. By eating yogurts and other fermented dairy products you not only gain better digestion and improved nutritional value of your food, but you also have the capability to control the growth of fungus that causes yeast infections.
When shopping for products that contain acidophilus it is best to look for those that contain live strains of the probiotic. It has been noted that it can help those that are lactose intolerant, which means the inability to consume and digest dairy products. In order to help those that are lactose intolerant an acidophilus supplement needs to be taken.
Lactobacillus acidophilus is known as a probiotic and is a good bacteria that is found in the mouth, large and small intestinal tract, and also in the genitalia of human beings and animals. L. acidophilus was discovered in the early 1900's by Ernst Moro. Dr. Moro was a pediatrician that carefully studied his child patients, taking a lot of time to research gastrointestinal disorders that would plague the infants and children. He also had a hand in the important discovery of Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is a very harmful bacteria. If not for the Austrian physician's discovery of the L. acidophilus bacterium, we would not currently understand this homo fermentative species and it's positive effects that it can have towards humans and other mammals. The L. acidophilus bacterial strain is able to create lactic acid from fermenting milk sugars (lactose). Its ability to do this helps aid in the process of the digestion of food. Since the acidity levels are increased, it can help encourage the absorption of minerals and calcium, and offer lowered pH levels that enable many bacteria and yeast pathogenic species to grow. Acidophilus produces hydrogen peroxide which can help to suppress pathogens. Growing at a temperature of about 86 F, the L. acidophilus colonies need to be large enough to help with the digestion. However, if the colonies are too small they will be unable to help us fully obtain the nutritional value of the foods we have eaten, thus causing gastrointestinal problems Each pro-biotic Acidophilus tablet contains an optimum 2 billion lactic bacteria to help keep levels friendly and beneficial. 2billion 'friendly' bacteria, like those found naturally in our bodies, to help maintain a healthy digestive system. These are the same Bacteria we see advertised in Yoghurts, drinks and a range of other products on the market. The main difference is that, taking a capsule a day is so much easier and far less expensive that these other introduction methods. Sounds great doesn’t it? Natural-Ingredients.co.uk are well aware that healthy bowel and regular bowel movements, must be taken very seriously by everyone who is keen to maintain general good health and just feel good. Probiotics are selected strains of beneficial living bacteria that have a proven positive influence on our health. Some strains exist in bio-yoghurts and drinks now available in supermarkets and health food shops. They must be taken daily or the improved colonisation of the gut will not be maintained. A healthy gastrointestinal tract is colonised by around 7 trillion 'friendly' bacteria that exert a number of vital beneficial functions. Natural-Ingredients.co.uk asked our researchers to come up with an easy to take Pro-biotic capsule, and here it is. We are pleased to introduce Acidophilus, one capsule and you have all the friendly bacteria you need to look after your system and perform these functions: a) The absorption of nutrients and participation in the synthesis of vitamins. b) Protection against infections by resisting the colonisation of the gastrointestinal tract by harmful bacteria. c) The stimulation of the body's own natural immune defences. d) By helping to promote regularity, they help the body rid itself of toxins. Unfortunately, the levels of beneficial bacteria decline dramatically as the human body ages. Some of the reasons for this decline include:
It's also important to note that acidophilus is the primary beneficia bacteria in the vaginal tract. When the presence of the acidophilus is compromised, this allows the bad guys such as Gardnerella vaginalis or E. coli or Chlamydia to take over
acidolin, acidolphilin, lactocidin, and bacteriocin |
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