How Can Bacteria Help You?

(NewsUSA) - Bacteria. The term can send chills down germaphobes' backs and make mothers run for the anti-microbial wipes. If you are a person who views bacteria as something bad, you are not alone. In fact, many of us are not aware that bacteria can actually be beneficial to our health -; especially our digestive systems.

The "good" bacteria that so many of us overlook are known as probiotics, meaning "for life." Sadly, these good bacteria are under constant attack by harmful organisms. The American diet is high in red meat, fat and high-glycemic carbohydrates, which all promote the growth of pathogenic organisms like yeast and bad bacteria. As these organisms multiply in our digestive systems, we begin to notice symptoms, such as bloating, heartburn, fatigue and nausea after meals. Worse yet, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition by Texas Tech University researchers, we may be increasing our chance of developing serious diseases like colitis or irritable bowel syndrome.

Although it is a good idea to cut back on these "problem" foods, there are other ways to reduce bad bacteria in your diet while also promoting good bacteria.

Certain over-the-counter products are giving consumers the ability to restore their digestive tracts to their rightful state. One such product, Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus, supports your intestinal health naturally. With only two easy-to-swallow caplets, it delivers more live, active cultures than 10 servings of yogurt to help improve digestion and assist with common digestive problems such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. With five types of live, active cultures, Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus revitalizes the intestinal flora weakened after the passage of antibiotics and enhances the immune response in the intestines.

Since 70 percent of our immune system is in our digestive tract, Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus helps replenish the gut flora and directly support core immune functions, better enabling the intestines to prevent the absorption of allergenic or toxic substances. It can also help reduce blood cholesterol levels while also assisting in the production of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 and Folic acid.

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