Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Does Your Probiotic Work?

By Waldmar Jones

If youre taking probotics to ease your digestive problems, and you havent noticed any relief it may be because the one you choose does not contain the correct strains of bacteria or the strains are so weak and ineffective you cant possibly feel any benefit.

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.

The friendly bacteria is essential for your overall health. First of all, they help break down the food you eat so that your body can absorb the nutrients. Second, they actually help your body create B Vitamins and digestive enzymes. Third they crowd out harmful bacteria like e coli and salmonella so they cant proliferate and do harm.

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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