Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Before You Buy Another Probiotic-Read This

By Waldmar Jones

Are you taking a probiotic formula to help boost your digestive health? Have you really experienced a noticeable change for the better? Can you really say you are prone to heartburn and acid overrun? If the answer is no you may be taking the wrong strains or strains that are so weak and ineffective.

Lets take a peek into your digestive system. Your lower stomach and small and large intestines contain armies of friendly bacteria called probiotics. A healthy digestive system contains ample amounts of friendly bacteria that aid in nutrient absorption and help protect the body from harmful bacteria.

Probiotic, or good bacteria, is essential for your overall health. Without them it would be difficult to break down the food you eat and absorb the nutrients you need. Without them you may not be able to eliminate the bad bacteria like e coli and salmonella. Probiotics help keep control of fungus and mold from running out of control in your digestive system.

Finding the correct company that offers high levels of the correct strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. It is also important that this formula contains multiple strains of each of these species.

Read the labels, and youll see many of the supplements out there contain only one or two strains. When you see a formula that combines this many strains you know it is superior. Lactobacillus harnesses Bifidobacterium bifidum Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus salivarius Bifidobacterium longum Streptococccus thermophilus Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus paracasei Bifidobacterium infantis

Also look at the labels and make sure they do not contain chemical additives, corn, gluten, MSG, pesticides, soy, fillers or artificial favors. - 16650

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