Healthspark Acidophilus 200mg (100mg) 90 Capsules
A healthy digestion and general well-being we need to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut. Modern-day lifestyle, stress and some drugs, especially antibiotics, can deplete our friendly bacteria which play a vital role in blood cholesterol and immune health as well as our ability to absorb nutrients. The gut contains billions of friendly bacteria. It is estimated that about 500 different ones make their homes inside us. Surprisingly about 60% of faeces is made up of bacteria.
About Acidophilus
It has been estimated that over 400 species of bacteria inhabit our digestive tracts with different species being found in various locations e.g. the stomach, jejunum, duodenum etc. A balance of the appropriate flora is critical to ensuring not only a healthy intestinal tract, but also for long-term health through protection against pathogenic organisms and supporting gastro-intestinal health. The most important friendly bacteria are lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum both belonging to the bacilli species. The symbiotic partnership between humankind and lactobacilli has a long history of important nutritional and therapeutic benefits for humans.
Acidophilus is the most prominent friendly resident of the small intestine.
- MILK DIGESTING - The lactobacilli produce the enzyme lactase, thus aiding in the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
- ANTI-BIOTIC - Acidophilus has been shown to produce powerful antibiotic substances such as acidophilin, lactolin and acidolin that have been found to strongly inhibit disease-causing organisms such as salmonella, typhoid, staphylococcus, cholera, and clostridium species. The lactobacilli also produce substantial amounts of lactic, formic and acetic acids, which inhibit other organisms due to the acid environment, a good example being E. coli.
- PRO-OXYGEN - the lactobacilli require oxygen for their growth and proliferation, this reduces the local oxygen, limiting survival rates of competing pathogens.
- ANTI-TUMOUR - Research on human subjects has shown that many of the pro-carcinogenic chemicals including b-glucuronidase, b-glucosidase, and nitro-reductase have all been significantly reduced when acidophilus is supplemented.
- ANTI-VIRAL - acidolin, one of the major antibiotic substances found in acidophilus has potent anti-viral properties and studies have shown effectiveness against herpes simplex lesions and in cases of apthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers).
- ANTI-FUNGAL - much research has demonstrated that friendly bacteria particularly acidophilus produce substances which retard the growth of candida. An additional effect is noted when bifidobacteria are utilised, as this has a powerful ability to enhance detoxification via the liver.
- CHOLESTEROL LOWERING - it has been found that acidophilus can help reduce cholesterol levels by directly assimilating and absorbing it and also by deconjugation.
Directions For Use
Take one capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
Caution
Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before using any product.
DO NOT TAKE WITH HOT DRINK AS THE HEAT MAY KILL THE BACTERIA. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. DO NOT TAKE SUPPLEMENTS AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A VARIED BALANCED DIET.
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS
Allergy Advice
Contains dairy, soya and suphites.
Ingredients Each capsule contains:
Lactobacillus Culture 200mg providing 100mg. Typically providing 1 billion viable cells: Lactobacillus acidophilus Terpene Lactones 120mg.
Consumer Information
Acidophilus provides an additional source of beneficial bacteria naturally found in healthy digestive systems. Typically chosen when travelling overseas, or when taking antibiotics.
