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Organic Probiotics For Better Health

By Jeannie Chapman


There are several formulas made by reputable companies that offer organic probiotics. Supplement companies that hope to reassure consumers of their quality ingredients and expert formulation of health aids know that the organic seal tells customers that they will get pure and highest quality products.

Beneficial bacteria, or flora, that live in a healthy digestive tract carry out important functions in your body. They help digest foods, enhance the absorption of nutrients, and help defend the body from toxic substances that can result from improper diet, artificial additives, and environmental pollution. Even normal metabolic functions can leave toxins that must be eliminated quickly and completely to maintain optimal health.

You are probably familiar with yogurt, which is now sold in every grocery store across the nation. This 'cultured' milk product is made with milk and bacteria (flora) added as the 'culture'. Lactobacillus is the strain most familiar to the general public, but it is only one of many beneficial organisms used around the world to culture foods and drinks.

One result of not eating foods rich in beneficial bacteria is an over-growth of Candida, also known as intestinal yeast. The epidemic of weight gain, yeast infections, and nail fungus testify to the lack of good flora in our systems. Candida can thrive under conditions which kill good flora, which naturally controls yeast cells when conditions are suitable for their survival. Antibiotics also contribute to Candida problems.

Unpleasant side effects of Candida overgrowth are impaired digestion and flatulence. Yeast cells thrive on sugar, so a diet rich in unrefined carbohydrates helps them triumph over beneficial flora. This disrupts proper digestion, making nutrients unavailable to the body. It leads to weight gain and toxicity, as well. Taking a probiotic supplement and following a diet rich in whole foods and fiber helps restore a proper balance.

This brings us back to the importance of replenishing good bacteria in your system in a regular and effective manner. Choosing an organic formula means that the ingredients are designed to help the bacteria grow and multiply in your system. Whole foods, certain fibers, and pH balancing ingredients give the bacteria what they need to establish themselves in your gut.

PH balance is important, because the good bacteria are sensitive to too much acidity. Most of us who don't take special measures to balance out pH will be too acidic, which can cause weight gain, digestive problems, and lack of energy for daily living. Those with Candida overgrowth may have smelly feet and bad breath. Extreme acidity will manifest itself as acid reflux. In addition, a good formula will provide enzymes for food digestion and waste elimination.

Choosing organic probiotics in a carefully designed formula may be the key to increased health and well-being. Don't ignore your body's need for beneficial bacteria, or your nutritional efforts in other areas may go to waste. The quality of your life depends on total health through comprehensive nutrition.




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