How Effective Are Probiotic Supplements?
by admin on 29/05/09 at 9:16 pm
Probiotics are live, single-celled bacteria that are naturally present in the human body, and they are taken as supplements for their health benefits. One of the most commonly taken probiotic supplements is Lactobacillus acidophilus. This bacterium is naturally found in the digestive tract, and it is also present in most dairy products, especially [...]
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It’s been found that athletes who undergo probiotic supplementation have fewer infections, and recover from injury more quickly than those who do not. This information comes from a study done by the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, and it was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Health Benefits of Probiotics
When you think of bacteria, you normally think of a germ that causes disease- so it’s understandable if the thought of downing a few million of them makes you cringe. However, an ever-growing body of research suggests that there are many illnesses that can be treated and even prevented with probiotic supplementation.
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Probiotics Help Prevent Kidney Stones
Those who carry a lot of a beneficial bacteria known as Oxalobacter formigenes are over seventy percent less likely to develop kidney stones than those whose digestive tracts don’t have the bacteria, according to a Boston University study that was published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, and they can be found in supplement form. According to some recent research, they may also aid in weight loss. Part of this country’s obesity problem might stem from a bacterial imbalance in the stomach.
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Probiotics Side Effects
Although, by definition, probiotic supplements are human friendly, some people may not be able to tolerate them. They may have food allergies, or their digestive tract may be sensitive to fermented foods, or the milk derivatives that are present in some probiotic supplements. Those that are lactose intolerant, or the vegetarians among us [...]
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If you are wondering what probiotics are, this informative article will explain them to you. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that aid in maintaining the balance of microorganisms in the body’s intestinal tract. The average human digestive system contains over four hundred types of probiotic bacteria, and these all serve to inhibit the growth [...]
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