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NOW Foods Acidophilus, Probiotics, Enzymes Category
| While there are a multitude of factors involved in healthy digestive function,
one of the most important is the delicate balance of bacteria found in the human
gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
There are three main types of flora in the human GI tract -Bifidobacteria,
Bacteroides and Eubacterium. Of slightly less importance are
Lactobacilli, Streptococci and Peptococci and other
transitory flora. Our stomachs and intestines are populated by hundreds of
billionsof these bacteria, or microflora. Amazingly, there are more probiotic
organisms in our gut than there are cells in our bodies! That’s a lot of
bacteria, but it’s GOOD bacteria, and each strain has specific functions in the
human body. These bacteria aid the digestion of food and have protective
qualities that contribute to good colon health. While a good balance of these
different microflora is necessary, there are many factors that can, and do,
disrupt this balance – certain medications, a poor diet, infection,stress, bad
bacteria, aging and even the climate. The good news is that a rapidly expanding
body of research suggests that supplementing the diet with the right mix of
microflora can have a beneficial affect on gastrointestinal function, and
therefore overall health.
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