Q. What can I do to prevent traveler’s diarrhea?
A. If you are traveling, the yeast Sacchromyces boulardii is the supplement that you should always carry along with you. Trust me, anyone that is sick with bacterial food poisoning or a bad viral case of gastroenteritis will think you are the absolute greatest if you […]

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Q. What brand of acidophilus do you recommend?
A. Recently independent laboratory testing on acidophilus products revealed some alarming issues with quality control.
The problem with finding a good quality acidophilus product is all in the packing and refrigeration.
Delivering actual live cultures in capsule form appears to be more difficult then one might think, according to […]

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Commonly known as “friendly flora” or “probiotics”, Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus species are microorganisms that live in the human intestinal tract. These “good” bacteria assist with digestion of food and produce natural antibiotic substances. They also play a role in normal immune function, cholesterol metabolism, digestion and absorption, and cancer prevention. Interestingly, when adequate fiber […]

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Prebiotics are non-digestible components of food that can improve intestinal health. They stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
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Lactobacillus bifidus is first introduced into the sterile intestines of the infant as a result of breastfeeding.
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There is not much worse than being cursed with the diarrhea and vomiting of the stomach flu. The stomach flu is typically a gastroenteritis caused by a virus or bacteria spread from person to person, or infected water or food. The unfortunate symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea should resolve within 72 […]

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