Probiotic
Acidophilus: A Healthy and Helpful Bacteria
Probiotic acidophilus is another name for Lactobacillus
acidophilus or L. acidophilus. The probiotic acidophilus
is a “good” or “friendly” bacteria
that is naturally found in the intestines and vagina. These
bacteria are considered friendly because they shield against
“bad” organisms which may cause disease and
illness in the body.
The
probiotic acidophilus protects the body in a few different
ways. First, when L. acidophilus is present in the digestive
tract, it produces lactic acid and other substances which
create an undesirable environment for harmful organisms.
Second, the probiotic acidophilus also produces lactase,
an enzyme that helps the body digest lactose (milk sugar).
Some people are unable to produce lactase themselves, meaning
they are lactose intolerant and have trouble digesting milk
products. For lactose intolerant individuals, L. acidophilus
is believed to help them digest milk products containing
lactose. Another beneficial substance produced in the body
by the probiotic acidophilus is Vitamin K.
The
probiotic acidophilus is beneficial in other ways as well.
By ingesting more L. acidophilus, people are able to replace
friendly intestinal bacteria that may have been depleted
by antibiotics or viral infections. In clinical studies,
the probiotic acidophilus has been shown to prevent and
treat infectious diarrhea. It’s believed that L. acidophilus
also can help those suffering from irritable
bowel syndrome, vaginal yeast infections, and urinary
tract infections. Research indicates that the probiotic
acidophilus enhances the immune system and may even ease
allergic reactions.
The
probiotic acidophilus is available in a freeze-dried acidophilus
dietary supplement called Växa ReFlora+. The benefit
of a freeze-dried probiotic acidophilus is that it does
not need to be refrigerated before opening. The beneficial
organisms inside Växa ReFlora+ remain dormant and preserved
until they are ingested. Once it enters the body, the probiotic
acidophilus becomes active again and ready to help your
body fight destructive organisms.
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