The Benefits Of Probiotic BacteriaBy Christine Kim [Nutrition & Diet]
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 Like the intestinal tract, the vagina is a finely balanced system. Women’s systems can be thrown out of balance by numerous things such as antibiotics, spermicides and birth control pills. In this case, probiotics may be helpful in maintaining urogenital health. Certain strains such as lactobacilli make it too acidic for harmful microorganisms to survive. Probiotics help restore the balance of micro flora that may be helpful for such common female urogenital problems such as bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infections and yeast infections. Iron Man Immunity The live bacteria of bifidobacterium have been shown to help enhance your immune system by regulating lymphocytes as well as antibodies. Natural cellular immune function declines as we age, leaving potential for a weakened immune system. Studies show that probiotics enhance the production of immune system cells known to be active against viral infections. “I’ll skip the milkshake, thanks.” Probiotics may exert a beneficial effect on allergic reactions by improving mucosal barrier function. Lactobacillus can be helpful in alleviating allergy symptoms to food such as those associated with milk protein. This means that probiotic consumption can then be a means for prevention of allergies in susceptible individuals. This could play a large role in minimizing various allergies which have increased dramatically over the last forty years. ___________________________ beneficial bacteria These are just a few of the more obvious health benefits of probiotics. There are other, less obvious, but equally important health benefits. You do not need to buy probiotic supplements to consume these friendly bacteria. They can be found in foods such as yogurt, milk and milk fermented products such as kefirs. Though taking supplements is convenient, they pose the problem of long-term compliance, whereas incorporating probiotics into daily foods can become a lifestyle habit. The probiotic market potential is continuing to grow with more products introduced everyday. Although purposefully eating bacteria may sound absurd, before skipping over the stuff you generally categorize as “bad,” perhaps you should give it a try? |
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