Positive: it has been found that the number on the packet is underpromising, meaning the product delivers even more probiotics than claimed. Which is a good sign. (closer to 100billion)
Avoid the ingredient magnesium steroid titanium dioxid. As that promotes growth of a bile film which limits absorption.
You want:
- high potency product billions
- objective testing (no in house company testing only)
- trial-error, try which probiotic works best ofr you, everyone is different.
Read the text below to learn more about Probiotics
What are Probiotics? Bacteria with Benefits
By: Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
Probiotics
are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “Living
microorganisms that provide a health benefit to the host when ingested
in adequate amounts.” That fairly boring description hardly does justice
to these tiny organisms, though.
In fact,
the word “probiotic” actually means “for life”
– and that’s an excellent description of these beneficial bacteria.
Without sufficient supplies, your health can suffer in both mildly
annoying and very serious ways. Let’s take a look at beneficial
bacteria, also known as probiotics.
What Can Probiotics Do?
- Help you lose pounds and manage your weight.
- Decrease your likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer.
- Assist in managing Type 2 diabetes.
- Aid in lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol.
- Improve your digestive function and comfort.
- Keep your immune system strong, reducing colds and flu.
- Support good colon health by making it easier to manage
constipation, diarrhea, and bloating, as well as irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS).
- Decrease allergies.
- Reduce yeast infections.
- Synthesize vitamin K, which is essential for healthy bones.
- Combat anxiety and depression.
- Improve mood and brain functions.
- Decrease your likelihood of developing auto-immune disorders.
- Prevent the overgrowth of yeast and other harmful organisms.
- Enable the body to absorb and utilize essential minerals, such as calcium, zinc, and iron.
- Assist in the manufacturing of several members of the B vitamin family.
- Enhance communication between your brain and intestinal tract.
- Support healthy longevity overall.
That’s a very impressive list of health benefits. In fact, I’d go so
far as to declare probiotics one of the closest things we have at the
moment to a magic bullet that can solve a whole host of health problems.
However, our good bacteria are constantly under attack as a result of
poor lifestyle choices, like eating processed foods and drinking
alcohol, as well as by taking antibiotics. So let’s take a moment to
learn a bit more about probiotics, how they can benefit your health, and
how to make sure you have plenty of them.
A Closer Look at Probiotics and Antibiotics
Probiotics are what’s known as
beneficial bacteria. They are
part of a normal, healthy digestive tract. Under ideal circumstances,
babies inherit probiotics from their mothers at birth. Unfortunately,
the practice of using antibiotics to treat everything, including the
common cold (which does not work, by the way, since colds are caused by
viruses, not bacteria), is backfiring.
Taking unnecessary antibiotics is bad for two reasons. First, many
dangerous bugs have evolved so that they are immune to antibiotics.
Second, our own internal colonies of probiotics are being decimated by
repeated exposure to antibiotics. This exposure can come from
prescription drugs or factory-farmed meat, which uses antibiotics to
encourage weight gain in animals.
Meanwhile, recent research is providing plenty of reasons to make
certain your own probiotic population is thriving. Longevity
researchers, for instance, have found that the diets of some of the
longest-living populations on the planet are centered on probiotic-rich
fare. And others have determined that maintaining a healthy population
of good bacteria in the intestines may be useful in boosting the immune
system, which prevents the repeated colds and bouts of flu that can turn
into life-threatening respiratory ailments, like pneumonia. In
addition, here are a few more reasons to make sure your probiotic
population is healthy and happy.
Probiotics and Healthy Weight
For several years now, researchers have been studying the link
between certain types of unfavorable bacteria and obesity. Animal
studies have revealed that substituting good bacteria for the bad ones
results in weight loss, and early human trials support those findings.
Since weight management is very important to good health, I’ll keep you
posted on future developments in this area. But for the time being, if
you’re interested in losing weight, probiotics could be your best
friend.
Probiotics and Cancer
Ongoing research examining probiotics’ effect on cancer suggests
several possible ways that these beneficial microbes fight the disease.
For example, fermented dairy products appear to have anti-tumor effects.
In addition, probiotics may suppress the growth of unhealthy bacteria
that create an environment favorable to cancer. Finally, probiotics are
showing potential as a means of protecting against colorectal cancer,
the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country.
Probiotics for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Here again, researchers are finding promising outcomes in clinical
trials focusing on the use of probiotics to treat and/or prevent Type 2
diabetes. Early studies indicate that a combination of dietary
improvements and proper probiotic supplementation, especially with the
Lactobacilli and
Bifidobacteria strains, may be the best bet for anyone with pre-diabetes or diabetes.
Probiotics for Lowering Bad (LDL) Cholesterol and Raising Good (HDL) Cholesterol
Research has shown that probiotics can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels in three important ways.
- These bacteria use cholesterol as fuel, so there’s less of the substance in your body.
- Probiotics also reduce the amount of cholesterol your liver makes.
- Ingesting probiotics may lead to a significant increase in good
(HDL) cholesterol. This is a real advantage, since it is difficult to
raise HDL levels, and that alone can be a boon to your heart health.
As I noted earlier, there are plenty of reasons to add probiotics to
your daily regimen. The simple fact that they help maintain supplies of
good bacteria in the intestines – thereby enhancing digestion and
preventing bad bacteria from gaining a foothold – is a huge advantage to
your health. So is their ability to support a strong immune system,
which protects you from colds and flu, as well as complications from
those ailments. And if occasional constipation, bloating, and/or
diarrhea ever troubles you, here again, probiotics helps reduce these
annoyances by maintaining a healthy colon. Even suffers of irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) have found some relief with probiotics!
The truth is, the list of probiotic benefits is long and constantly
growing as researchers continue to find new and exciting ways these good
bacteria can improve our health. Just recently, for example, scientists
discovered that probiotics play a role in emotional health by combating
anxiety and depression and lifting overall mood. There is even
preliminary research showing that serious autoimmune disorders, such as
multiple sclerosis, may be linked to too few good intestinal bacteria
and too many of the bad variety.
Making Probiotics Part of Your Life
Probiotics are an essential ingredient in many fermented foods, including
yogurt,
kefir,
sauerkraut,
buttermilk,
kimchi,
cheese,
miso, and
tempeh.
While you can get some beneficial bacteria from eating these foods,
there’s no reliable way to tell how much they contain In addition,
supermarket yogurt is not a good way to get these nutrients. First, it
contains far too few probiotics. For good health, we need doses that
include
billions of organisms. Second, it’s loaded with sugar, and some brands contain artificial flavorings and color, too.
That’s why supplements are the best way to be certain your beneficial
bacteria are plentiful and functioning properly. If you’ve ever shopped
for probiotics, though, you know that finding the right product is not
easy. There are literally thousands of different strains of beneficial
bacteria, making for a very confusing shopping experience.
No matter which probiotic product you choose, for best results,
follow the dosage and storage instructions (some probiotics need to be
refrigerated). One suggestion: Since probiotics do not like heat, I
suggest avoiding hot beverages for an hour after taking supplements.
Based on the responses from my patients, you may notice an improvement
in your health within days.
As long-time patient, Darren, who suffered from symptoms of mold
contamination (runny nose, coughing, fatigue, headaches, and joint pain)
noted, “After two days on the probiotics, something changed for the
better, and I haven’t been sick since. Even my wife noticed the
difference. Now I recommend them to anyone who’s feeling ‘off’ and
doesn’t know why. Great stuff!”
Probiotics, bacterium types:
Irr bowel: Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 and L. plantarum DSM9843.
Immunity/colds...: L. casei DN-114001, L. rhamnosus GG, and L. acidophilus NCFM
Vagin infection: L. rhamnosus GR-1 and L. reuteri RC-14,
Eczema babys: L. rhamnosus HN001 or L. rhamnosus GG mixed into breast milk or formula substantially reduced the risk that children would develop eczema. (but not other allergic conditions such as hay fever, asthma, or food allergies)
Travellers dirrahea: S. cerevisiae boulardii strain
Lacto bastillus:yeast etc...
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 - Works exceptionally well in your GI tract. It supports abdominal health, bloating and occasional elimination irregularities.* Supports the health of human epithelial cell lines when evaluated as part of a probiotic blend.*
Lactobacillus casei - Works with other helpful organisms, and helps to encourage the growth of other beneficial bacteria.*
Lactobacillus plantarum - Has been shown to be resistant to low pH conditions and able to survive bile concentrations in your intestine.
Lactobacillus salivarius - Promotes intestinal health and helps support your oral health as well.*
Lactobacillus rhamnosus - Assists your elimination and occasional intestinal discomfort by working to promote healthy intestinal microflora.*
Lactobacillus brevis - Beneficial lactic acid bacteria that helps support your GI tract.*
Bifidobacterium lactis- A friendly bacteria often found in raw yogurt known to help support healthy immune responses.*
Bifidobacterium longum- Helps keep your digestive system running smoothly, and helps support your immune system.*
Bifidobacterium bifidum- Helps promote a healthy balance of flora in your intestine. This organism provides excellent support for a healthy balance of microflora.*
Streptococcus thermophilus- High potency culture that helps maintain normal intestinal flora in your gut.*
