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Yogourmet Probiotics Yogurt Starter
Probiotics are naturally
occurring beneficial bacteria that are present in the gastrointestinal
tract of healthy humans and animals. They are known to participate in a
wide variety of positive and health promoting activities in human
physiology. The two dominant strains of probiotic microflora in the
human intestinal tract are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium
bifidum. These are also the two most widely researched and documented. A
number of other beneficial probiotic microorganisms also occur naturally
in varying amounts and are available in supplemental form.
Specific Beneficial Actions
of Probiotics
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Enhance general digestion
and assimilation
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Improve assimilation of
proteins
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Improve assimilation of
calcium and iron
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Improve peristalsis (improves
colon health and removes toxins)
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Help digest lactose, thereby
reducing symptoms of lactose intolerance
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Synthesize vitamins B3, B5,
B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, and K
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Produce lactic acid and
natural antibiotics (e.g. hydrogen peroxide) that inhibit the growth of
harmful organisms including candida, viruses, pathogenic bacteria, and
parasites
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Promote competitive
exclusion of pathogenic bacteria
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Reduce or prevent passage of
toxins into blood stream
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Deactivate mutigens and
carcinogens (cancer preventing properties)
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Enhance macrophage and
lymphocytic activity (immune stimulating properties)
Other Reported Benefits of
Probiotics
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Help lower cholesterol
levels
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Help maintain a healthy
hormonal balance
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Prevent gas, bloating and
indigestion
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Help alleviate allergies and
food sensitivities
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Reduce cravings
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Help prevent constipation
and diarrhea
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Help eliminate or reduce bad
breath
Known Causes of Destruction
(or Reduction) of the Natural Healthy Probiotic Microflora within the
Human System
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Antibiotics (especially strong broad spectrum varieties),
antacids, cortisones, food additives, alcohol and caffeine, birth
control pills, fluorinated and chlorinated water, high saturated fat and
high sugar diets, refined foods and stress.
Beneficial
Bacteria
- Lactobacillus
acidophilus
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Inhabitant of the
intestinal tract of humans and animals. Attributed benefits: cholesterol
reduction, inhibition of undesirable bacteria, improved lactose
intolerance, reduce carcinogen production, inhibits infections and
improves immune response.
- Bifidobacterium
bifidum
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Inhibits growth of E.
coli in the small intestine.
- Bifidobacterium
infantis
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Flourishes in breastfed
infants.
- Enterococcus
(streptococcus) faecium
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A hardier lactic acid
bacteria that survives heat.
- Lactobacillus
salivarius
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Isolated from the
intestines of humans.
- Lactobacillus
bulgaricus
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Starter culture for
cheese and yogurt.
- Streptococcus
thermophilus
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A good source of
lactase to aid digestion of milk sugar.
- Lactobacillus casei
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A normal inhabitant of
the human mouth.
- Lactobacillus
plantarium
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Produces high levels of
lactic acid. Silage fermentor.
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