Name

Probiotics

Action

Also see Acidophilus. These are a group of dietary supplements which provide various strains of friendly bacteria to encourage a good balance of intestinal microflora. There are over 400 species in our digestive tract, weighing in at more than 3lbs in weight. They have many important functions including promote digestion, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, boost the immune system, increase the resistance to infections. They are easily unbalanced by poor diet and following the use of Antibiotics. The two main types are Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria.

Uses

Important for Digestion, Immune System Function and Normal Bowels.

Food Source

Some yogurts.

Found In

BIFIdo, SPOREgone, CONSTIfree

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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