Benificial Properties of Lactobacillus acidophilus 

Use

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic bacteria.  A probiotic bacteria is a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals.

 Lactobacillus acidophilus is the most commonly used probiotic. Such healthy bacteria inhabit the intestines and vaginal area and protects against "bad" organisms that can cause disease. The breakdown of food by Lactobacillus acidophilus produces lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and other beneficial byproducts.

It helps:

-Normalize the Intestinal Flora

-Stimulates the Immune System

-Acute Diarrhea

-Form Anti-Tumor Properties

-Lowering Fecal Enzyme Acitivity

What it can cure and prevent:

-Immune function;

-Fight Lactose Intolerance symptoms;

-Fight flare-ups of Inflammatory Bowel Disease often,

-Resistance to, and treatment of Vaginal Yeast Infections (Candida), Vaginitis, Urinary Tract Infections and Vagenosis;

-Natural Digestion, particularly after a bout of Diarrhea;

-Re-colonizing the intestine after antibiotic usage;

-Resistance to food and other allergies;

-Resistance against recurring canker sores;

-Possibly Help Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome;

 Lactobacillus acidophilus also produces lactase. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down milk sugar (lactose) into simple sugars. People who are lactose intolerant do not produce this enzyme. Therefore, peolple who are lactose intolorent should take Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements. (**But consult your doctor first because we are not doctors.**)

Outside Resources

Universtiy of Maryland Medical Center