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Overview
Acidophilus,
or Lactobacillus acidophilus, is one of the most important
Benefits
Improve
efficiency of your digestive system, manufacture vitamins…
Natural
Sources
Yogurt,
Kefir…
How
to Use
It
is preferable to be administered in liquid form due to…
Cautions
Don’t
take If you are experiencing intestinal problems, unless…
Overview:
Acidophilus, or Lactobacillus acidophilus, is one of the most important bacteria
found in your body, and generally reside in your digestive tract. As a probiotic,
it may be used to prevent and treat anti-biotic diarrhea, yeast infections and
urinary tract infections. Other ways it can help the body are by protecting
against colon cancer and the adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Furthermore, they can be taken as a preventive against food poisoning when
traveling. Acidophilus can also be found in yogurt, kefir and other products.
How This Food Supplement Works in Your Body:
Improve efficiency of your digestive system
Manufacture vitamins, such as, biotin and vitamin K
Produce antibacterial substances which kill or deactivate harmful bacteria
Help maintain normal bacteria balance in lower intestines
Kill monilia, yeast and fungus on contact
May lower cholesterol
May clear up skin problems
May help prevent vaginal yeast infections in women who take antibiotics or who
have diabetes
May extend Life span
Potential aid for digestion of milk and milk products in people with lactase
deficiency
May enhance immunity
May reduce symptoms from spastic colon
May reduce diarrhea related to Long-term antibiotic use
Where this Food Supplement is found:
Yogurt
Kefir
Other milk products
How to use:
It is preferable to be administered in liquid form due to bioavailability and
fast absorption in body.
Available in capsules or tablets, as a powder or in milk products, such as
yogurt or Kefir.
Cautions:
Don’t take If you:
Are experiencing intestinal problems, unless at the discretion of medical
supervision
Intend on applying to vaginal area for a yeast infection
Consult your doctor If you:
Use any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough
remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other
prescription or nonprescription drugs.
Pregnancy:
Do no use unless advised by your doctor. There are no proven problems in
pregnant women taking small or usual amounts, however the chance of problems do
exist.
Breastfeeding:
Do no use unless advised by your doctor. There are no proven problems in
breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts, however
the chance of problems do exist.
Infants and children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any supplement.
Storage:
Refrigerate, but do not place in the freezer.
Keep out of reach of children.
Safe dosage:
To date, there has been no “safe” dosage established.
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