Thursday, October 16, 2008

Probiotics: Bacteria for Good Health

Probiotics: The “good bacteria”.
Prebiotics: Non-digestible food ingredients which stimulate growth/activity of special bacteria.
Synbiotics: A combination of the two.

Benefits:
- Reduction of cancer-promoting gut enzymes.
- Prevention of respiratory tract infections.
- Relief from gastrointestinal inflammation and diseases.
- Prevention and relief from diarrhea and constipation.
- Prevention of allergies.
- Alleviation of lactose intolerance.
- Treatment of urogenital infections.
- May also help heart and autoimmune disease and prevent dental cavities.
Babies:
- May help newborns’ new, “clean” digestive system as it is introduced to other organisms.
- Other benefits:
- Protects the immune system and fights off invaders.
- Gastrointestinal, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Constipation.
- Brings calcium to the bones.

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