Probiotics – The Good Gut Bacteria

Did you know? Probiotics support your immune system.

Almost half of our body is bacteria. Trillions of them. Most reside in our stomach, intestines and colon. They are essential for digestion and to our overall health and well being.

The bacteria on our skin, airways and digestive tract are our first line of defense against infection. We acquire our first bacteria while being born. Some take up residence inside our body and help our immune system develop.

There’s “good” bacteria and not so good bacteria.

Antibiotics are classified as a drug designed to fight the not-so-good bacteria. The ones that can cause illness. Antibiotics have saved countless lives. However, antibiotics are rather indiscriminate. They kill good bacteria along with the bad.

Enter probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial or “good bacteria” that can promote good health.

Probiotics support the body’s natural immune function and helps digest the foods we eat. In fact, the gastrointestinal tract is home to more than 400 different types of bacteria. Acidophilus is among the most familiar. Probiotics also help to keep the level of harmful bacteria down.

Studies are assessing the use of probiotics in managing many types of conditions. Among them: Crohn’s Disease, lactose intolerance, high cholesterol, eczema, vaginal and urinary tract infections.

Want to know more about probiotics? Just ask us. We’d be happy to discuss them with you.