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Acidophilus Info And Products
Helps Your Digestive Tract

1. What is it and where does it come from?

Acidophilus is known as a probiotic and is part of a group of beneficial intestinal bacteria called lactobacilli. L. acidophilus is present in the intestines at birth and is eventually joined by another well known bacteria called L. bifidus. Both are highly beneficial to the proper function of the intestine and to overall health and may be the most important bacteria of over 400 species in the digestive tract. It helps maintain a normal balance of healthy flora (bacteria). This form of "healthy" bacteria is beneficial to the human digestive tract so that it may continue optimal functioning and may also play an important role in supporting immune system function.

2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this?

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There is much scientific evidence showing the benefit and actually the necessity of probiotic bacteria such as acidophilus. Such evidence is however, commonly shrugged off in our society of antibacterial super-users. Such good bacteria as acidophilus play an important role in the production of many nutrients and in the proper absorption of nutrients. Acidophilus also acts to keep destructive yeasts and bacteria suppressed therefore maintaining a healthy balance within the body. An extra benefit of supplementing with probiotics like L. acidophilus is the detoxification of the system which invariably reduces much of the stress on the liver.

Learn more about the benefits of Acidophilus on Clayton South's Health Facts.

3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?

Everyone needs acidophilus, it is an essential part of the digestive tract. But it becomes especially important to take acidophilus when one is in a state of deficiency. Supplementing with L. acidophilus during and after the use of antibiotics is of extreme importance since antibiotics will kill off the majority of good bacteria and cause symptoms of deficiency and possible overgrowth of various yeasts.

4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?

The amount taken varies depending on what you are trying to accomplish. Usually the directions listed on the bottle will work for just about any of the symptoms of deficiency. As a general rule, there should be no less than 1 billion active organisms per gram and they should be taken with food and stored in a cool place. Heat and freezing will kill acidophilus. It is best to get an acidophilus supplement that is has an enteric coating as this helps the organisms to be delivered to the intestine unharmed.

The only side effects may be a little gas for maybe the first week as your body adjusts to the bacterial shift. After the first week the gas will subside.

5. Where can I get it?

The primary food source for acidophilus is cultured foods such as yogurt but you have to make sure that the container states it has live and active cultures. This option may not be open to everyone so the best source is supplement form. Bodybuilding.com has many options for supplementing acidophilus with one of the best being made by Enzymatic Therapy called Acidophilus Pearls.

Republished from Clayton South's Health Facts.

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Biochem Daily-Dophilus, 4 Week Supply
56
$0.30
$16.99
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CNP Professional Pro-M.R., 20 Packets
20
$1.90
$37.94
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CNP Professional Pro-Ms, 15 Packets
15
$2.00
$29.98
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CNP Professional ProPeptide, 2 Lbs.
14
$2.07
$28.94
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CNP Professional ProPeptide MBF, 5 Lbs.
16
$2.06
$32.98
[Choose Flavor]
Country Life Acidophilus, 250 Vegetarian Capsules
125
$0.10
$11.99
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Designing Health MegaFlax Digestive, 1 Lb.
30
$0.59
$17.79
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Designing Health MegaFlax Immune, 1 Lb.
30
$0.59
$17.79
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Enzymatic Therapy Acidophilus Pearls, 30 Pearls
30
$0.36
$10.73
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Enzymatic Therapy Acidophilus Pearls, 90 Pearls
90
$0.29
$25.97
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Futurebiotics Colon Green Caps, 150 Capsules
25
$0.50
$12.45
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Futurebiotics Longest Living Acidophilus, 100 Capsules
100
$0.12
$11.99
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Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse, 120 Capsules
30
$0.22
$6.49
[Order]
Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse, 240 Capsules
60
$0.18
$10.79
[Order]
Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse Day & Night System, 1 System
60
$0.24
$14.19
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Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse Powder, 340 Grams
34
$0.21
$6.97
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Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse Sport, 300 Capsules
60
$0.27
$16.49
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KAL Acidophilus Probiotic-4, 100 Capsules
100
$0.05
$4.79
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Metabolic Diet Regulate, 150 Capsules
15
$1.43
$21.39
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Natrol BioBeads, 30 Beads
30
$0.30
$8.99
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Nature's Secret Candistroy, 2 Bottles (60 Tablets Each)
60
$0.30
$17.99
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Nature's Secret Super Cleanse, 100 Tablets
100
$0.09
$8.95
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Nature's Secret Super Cleanse, 200 Tablets
200
$0.06
$12.99
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Nature's Secret Ultimate Cleanse, 2 Bottle Kit
120
$0.17
$19.99
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Nature's Secret Ultimate Fiber, 225 Grams
32
$0.32
$10.19
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Nature's Secret Ultimate Probiotic 4-Billion, 45 Tablets
45
$0.40
$17.89
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Nature's Way Primadophilus Bifidus, 90 Vcaps
90
$0.13
$11.49
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NOW 8 Billion Acidophilus & Bifidus, 120 Capsules
120
$0.10
$12.49
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NOW Acidophilus Two Billion, 250 Capsules
250
$0.04
$9.99
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NOW Gr8-Dophilus, 60 Vcaps
60
$0.17
$9.99
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Olympian Labs Greens Protein 8 In 1, 775 Grams
50
$0.72
$35.97
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Olympian Labs Premium Acidophilus, 90 Capsules
30
$0.43
$12.99
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Pure Essence Living Flora, 30 Cryotabs
30
$0.63
$18.99
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Renew Life Fiber Smart, 200 Vcaps
50
$0.46
$22.94
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Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion, 30 Capsules
30
$1.08
$32.29
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S.A.N. Infusion, 2.42 Lbs.
15
$2.46
$36.89
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Schiff Acidophilus, 100 Tablets
100
$0.05
$4.95
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Schiff Acidophilus, 250 Tablets
250
$0.04
$10.15
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Schiff Multi-Nutrient Pack, 30 Packets
30
$0.52
$15.59
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Sedona Labs IFlora Multi-Probiotic Formula, 42 Grams (powder)
60
$0.43
$25.95
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Sedona Labs IFlora Multi-Probiotic Formula, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
60
$0.43
$25.95
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Sera-Pharma DetoxaTrim, 112 Capsules
56
$0.32
$17.99
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Solaray Go Biotics!, 30 Perlecaps
30
$0.33
$9.79
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Solaray Go Biotics!, 60 Perlecaps
60
$0.30
$18.25
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The Magic Pill The Magic Pill, 180 Vegan Caps
30
$1.00
$29.99
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Trace Minerals Complete Cleansing & Anti-Toxin System - Part 2, 14 Oz.
56
$0.30
$16.79
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Twinlab Allerdophilus, 100 Capsules
100
$0.12
$12.49
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 
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