Acidophilus (Lactobacillus acidophilus)

Thursday, December 14, 2006 by Nick

What is it? :
- A bacterium produced from lactic acid, beneficial to digestion and overall health. Digested food gets metabolized by millions of microorganism located in the intestinal tract, too little of Lactobacillus acidophilus and your digestion is impaired; robbing your body of nutritional values and benefits from foods and supplements.
- The amount of bacterium one produces and lives in the gastro intestinal tract will depend on a person’s age, dietary deficiencies, medication, alcohol use, drugs and day-to-day stress on the body.

Why use it? :
- Helps the digestive process.
- Corrective treatment for diarrhea and constipation.
- Cures vaginal bacterial infection.

Additional use: Certain individuals will use it for these conditions, but scientific evidence is still limited to prove its effectiveness.
- Acne treatment
- Canker sores
- Hives
- Ulcerative colitis
- Thrush
- Heartburn caused by the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori
- Immune system stimulant
- Infections
- Urinary tract infections.

Where can it be found? :
- Acidophilus can be found in many dairy products, such as milk and yogurts. Check labels as some products will contain any or of negligible amounts.

Supplement forms: Acidophilus can be taken in a wide range of forms, including: capsules, powders, soft gels, suppositories and tablets.
Acidophilus is also found under these names: Acidophilus milk, probiotics and yogurt.

Avoid:
- People with allergies to dairy products should consult a physician before use
- Drinking alcohol or taking any antibiotics may destroy L. acidophilus, it’s suggested you take it 3 hours later.

Who should use it? :- Women suffering from vaginal bacterial infections
- Individuals suffering from digestive disorders.
- If you use any antibiotics, birth control pills or steroid drugs.

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