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:

• Over time, the colonies of friendly bacteria just naturally age and lose their vitality.
  
  
• Disruptions and changes in the acid/alkaline balance of the bowels can play a major role in reducing the growth of beneficial bacteria. In addition, these changes tend to favor the growth of harmful viral and fungal organisms as well as putrefactive, disease-causing bacteria.
  
  
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Advil, Motrin, Midol, etc. are destructive to intestinal flora.
  
  
• Chlorine in the drinking water not only serves to kill bacteria in the water; it is equally devastating to the colonies of beneficial bacteria living in the intestines.
  
  
• Radiation and chemotherapy are devastating to your inner bacterial environment.
  
  
• Virtually all meat and chicken and dairy that you eat (other than organic) is loaded with antibiotics, which destroy ALL of the beneficial bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract.
  
  
• A diet high in meats and fats, because they take so long to break down in the human body, promotes the growth of the harmful, putrefying bacteria.
  
  
• Constipation, of course, allows harmful bacteria to hang around longer, which allows them to proliferate.
  
  
• Cigarettes, alcohol, and stress are also major culprits -- as are some antibiotic herbs, such as goldenseal (if taken in sufficient quantity).

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

• Many researchers believe that declining levels of bifidobacteria in the large intestine actually mark the eventual onset of chronic degenerative disease. Bifidobacteria benefit the body in a number of ways. They consume old fecal matter, have the ability to remove cancer-forming elements (or the enzymes which lead to their formation), and protect against the formation of liver, colon, and mammary gland tumors.

 acidolin, acidolphilin, lactocidin, and bacteriocin