Probiotics - Acidophilus Or Bifidobacterium?

Are you searching for information on probiotics?

And totally confused about which probiotic supplement is best - because each brand assures you it is.

And to add to all the confusion - there are different bacteria in them all. Should you take acidophilus or Bifidobacterium? Or should you forget about the bacteria and grab yourself a probiotic yeast such as Mutaflor?

Or perhaps all you want to do is read up on the best probiotic for your health.

Most of these good bacteria are similar to those found naturally in people's intestinal tract.

Two groups, Lactobacillus (for example Lactobacillus acidophilus) and Bifidobacterium are the most common and these are also the two most commonly found in probiotic supplements.

But even within each species of bacteria there are different strains or varieties and, most importantly, these different strains do not all do the same thing.

• By increaing your intake of L acidophilus you will gain more Vitamin K, more anti-microbial substances such as acidolin, acidolphilin, lactocidin and bacteriocin and improved immune function.
• And by increasing your intake of Bifidobacterium you benefit from increased vitamin and protein synthesis, less colonization of bad bacteria, stimulated immune response and better digestion and absorption of foods.

And that is looking at only two of these good bacteria. There are dozens of others - Lactobacillus plantarum, L casei and more - all waiting to play their part in assisting your gastrointesinal tract to work as it was intended, without the bloating and pain that so many experience.

To gain the full health benefit it is important that you chose not only the right probiotic supplement but also the right strain. That is what this website will help you do.

Over the course of evolution the human body has evolved to live in harmony with these microorganisms but in the modern world, sadly, they are lacking in many of the foods we eat as we have moved away from the fermented foods and cultured milk products that our ancestors ate.

The consequence of this is that many of us suffer digestive and immune system health ailments that were not so prevalent in the times of our grandparents.

• Do you want to assist your body fight a specific disease but are unsure which of the many probiotic supplements available is the best for your problem? Check the Nav Bar to your left to read more about "your" health problem.
• Do you want to know what is actually in that supplement you swallow each morning? Do you figure if you're going to ingest some bug, you'd like to at least be on first name terms with it.
• Or do you want to take control of your own health and eat real foods that will naturally enrich your gut flora? Discover the foods that contain probiotics such as yogurt, sauerkraut and acidophilus milk.

Life within your body is a complex mix of microorganisms, and too many of the disease-causing microbes, yeasts, fungi, and parasites can dramatically upset that delicate balance. But that can be corrected with the right supplements.

Here, you'll find results from the latest research material and the names of the probiotic strains that have been found helpful - or not - for specific problems.

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