Acidophilus:
Acidophilus is an important
probiotic that works by crowding out harmful
organisms and promoting balanced intestinal flora.
Acidophilus
is best to take Acidophilus supplements on an empty stomach when
stomach acidity is at its lowest (allowing Acidophilus bacteria to make it through the stomach and reach the intestines).
Acidophilus Benefits:
Many people take acidophilus to treat and prevent digestive disorders, vaginal
infections, and other illnesses. As it boosts benign and suppresses destructive bacteria, acidophilus allows the body to
maintain a healthy bacterial balance. Acidophilus is often recommended as a safeguard during antibiotic therapy, which can
suppress beneficial bacteria and trigger the growth of
yeast infections.
Acidophilus may offer general health protection, as well. Several studies
suggest that it functions as an immunity enhancer, and may suppress the toxic effects of carcinogens (cancer-causing agents).
Acidophilus For Treating & Preventing:
For treating and preventing vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida,
acidophilus may be particularly effective. A 2000 study in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics attributed the
increase in recurring vaginal candidiasis worldwide to growing antibiotic resistance as well as to a lack of sufficient
Lactobacilli in many women. According to the study's authors, Lactobacilli constitute "the vagina's primary defense mechanism
against Candida".
Treat urinary infections:
Acidophilus may be powerful enough to
neutralize Escherichia (E.) coli bacteria, the source of many urinary tract infections.
Control bad breath: Adding
acidophilus to your system may encourage more
efficient digestion and reduce the number of odor-producing bacteria.
Uses of Acidophilus:
Acidophilus is used by many people in connection with digestive disorders,
vaginal infections, and other related health disorders.
Acidophilus is believed to strengthen benign bacteria while
suppressing destructive bacteria, whereby enabling the body to maintain a healthy bacterial balance. Many scientists recommend
Acidophilus during antibiotic therapy since the therapy can often suppress beneficial bacteria and trigger the growth of yeast
infections. Acidophilus may also function as an effective immunity enhancer and may suppress the toxic effects of
carcinogens.
Acidophilus is most commonly used in:
- Ease irritable bowel syndrome:
Acidophilus may bring relief to many
people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a constellation of gastrointestinal symptoms that include abdominal bloating,
cramping, and diarrhea. A recent study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that acidophilus showed a significant
benefit in 50% of patients with the primary symptoms of IBS.
- Control diarrhea: If your diarrhea is due to antibiotic use,
acidophilus will help to correct the bacterial imbalances caused by the drug. In fact, if you are prone to antibiotic-associated diarrhea,
it's probably a good idea to start both the acidophilus and medication at the same time. Acidophilus may be wise to take
acidophilus along on your next trip to the tropics, as well. Some strains of traveler's diarrhea may be weakened by
acidophilus, perhaps because the immune-boosting effects of probiotics help to reduce intestinal inflammation.
- Reduce flatulence: As it restores a healthy balance of bacteria in the
digestive tract,
acidophilus can keep gas-producers in the large intestine from multiplying. Increasing the gut's level of good
bacteria relieves flatulence while lessening gas and bloating.
- Combat vaginal yeast infections: A yeast that normally lives in harmony in your body, Candida albicans can begin to overgrow following antibiotic therapy. Chronic candidiasis such as this can
produce digestive disturbances, fatigue, and allergies, among other symptoms. Because they promote a healthy intestinal environment,
acidophilus and other probiotics can help to halt Candida overgrowth. Using antibiotics only when truly necessary
will also help you avoid the problem of Candida infection.
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