PROBIOTIC SOLUTIONS

  What Do Probiotics Do?

New research is establishing how important the supplementation of probiotics can be for a variety of conditions.  They enhance the immune system by favourably altering the gut microecology an preventing unfriendly organisms form gaining a foothold in the body.  the y enhance the body's ability to digest protein and synthesize the B vitamins, which are necessary for healthy nervous system.  They prevent the overgrowth of yeast and fungus and produce substances that can lower cholesterol.

Probiotics are widely recommended for the fungal infection known as Candida because they establish large, healthy populations of friendly bacteria that compete with the Candida that is trying to take up residence.  Probiotics are also essential in the treatment and prevention of thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and athlete's foot.  Good health is fundamentally reliant upon the more than 400 types of friendly, symbiotic bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract.

Because fibre is essentially not digested, it does not supply any calories, but it does bind large amounts of water.  A single gram of mucilaginous soluble fibre can bind up to 15 grams of water, which can increase elimination greatly.  the main source for this type of fibre is plants because animal products lack the fibre necessary for good bowel health.  Research suggests that we need a minimum of 30 grams of plant-source fibre daily to achieve optimum bowel health, but most people obtain just 10 grams or less.

Why Do We Need Probiotics?

Poor eating habits, chlorinated drinking water, stress and disease and the use of antibiotics in food production as well as in medical treatments can wreak havoc in the gastrointestinal tract by destroying good bacteria and allowing undesirable bacteria to multiply.  when the ratio of good bacteria to bad is lowered, problems begin to arise such as excessive gas, bloating, intestinal toxicity, constipation and poor absorption of nutrients.  While it's true that non-beneficial bacteria are naturally occurring in the intestinal tract, problems begin when their growth goes unchecked and probiotics play an especially important role in keep in check the pathogenic bacteria that cause disease.  A healthy lower intestine should contain at least 85% friendly bacteria to prevent the over colonization of disease causing micro-organisms like E. coli and salmonella.

Intestinal Flora:  A Complex and Diverse Universe

Lactobacillae are located throughout the digestive tract but are especially abundant in the small intestine.  The main varieties identified in humans to date are: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus brevis and Lactobacillus salivarius.  Bifidobacteria are located in the entire digestive tract but are especially abundant in the large intestine.  The system's first inhabitants, these species evolve according to age, diminishing progressively towards the end of life.

The main varieties are:  Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium infants and Bifidobacterium longum in children, and Bifidobacterium adolescents, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum in adults.

Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum are locate din the large intestine.  They both have strong immunologic properties and therefore provide anti carcinogenic activity.  They help suppress pathogenic and putrefactive bacteria and are key factors in the maintenance and balance of a clean and health y intestinal tract especially among the elderly.

Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus are locate din the small intestine as well as the strain Lactobacillus salivarius, which is also located in large amounts in the mouth and gums.  These bacteria impair the growth and activity of the harmful pathogenic bacteria that are responsible for intestinal disorders such as E. coli and Salmonella.  They also supply bacteriocins, which curb the growth of putrefactive germs and protect the intestinal tract against infectious diseases.  The increase immunity and prevent harmful bacteria form clinging to the intestinal lining.

Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus are transient bacteria from a dairy source that are well known for the benefits they bring to people suffering from lactose intolerance.  They improve digestion by transforming lactose into lactic acid which in return helps minimize the development and growth of harmful bacteria inside the digestive tract.  Recent studies have also shown that both bacteria have a favourable impat on cholesterol.

Lactobacillus plantarum is a strain from vegetable origin that acts mainly as the small intestine level and not only affects the bacterial flora of the intestinal mucosa but also regulates the host's immunologic defense.  A recent study has demonstrated beneficial effects of Lactobacillus plantarum in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.  Moreover, this microorganism also supplies bacteriocins to the intestine, which bring strong anti microbial properties and added protection again infectious diseases.

Super 5 - Unique Lozenge Format

Each Udo's Choice Super 5 lozenge guarantees one billion viable organisms of beneficial bacteria that are absolutely essential for proper digestion, strong immune function and over-all health.  Each lozenge should be slowly dissolved in he mouth after meals when stomach acid is at its lowest to ensure maximum survival of the probiotics.  When dissolved, the bacteria in each lozenge can then implant in the mouth, gyms, esophagus, small intestine and large intestine where they will protect, detoxify and enhance the immune system.  Oral probiotics protect the mouth, teeth gums and throat from non-beneficial organisms that cause decay, inflamed mouth tissue, and bad breath and also make hydrogen peroxide that keels the ulcer-causing h.pylori bacteria in the stomach and small intestine.  Refrigeration ensures maximum potency stability.  However, Super 5 can be left unrefrigerated for short periods of time, making it convenient for holidays or business travel.  Take this product especially when traveling to foreign countries to support you beneficial microflora, helping tem to combat foreign micro-organism that may be in the food and water.  Their delicious raspberry flavour makes them easy for children to take.  Super 5 may be frozen and should be refrigerated whenever possible.

Super 8 Hi-Potency

Each Udo's Choice Super 8 capsule guarantees 20 billion viable organism of beneficial bacteria that are absolutely essential for proper digestion, strong immune function and over-all health.  Specially formulated to be effective against the yeast overgrowth known as Candida, and very efficient at replacing the beneficial bacteria that is destroyed by taking pharmaceutical antibiotics, Super 8 works best if swallowed immediately after meals when the acidity of the gastric juices has been diluted by food.  Lactic bacteria are sensitive to extreme acidity and therefore, their passage through the stomach is easier when gastric juice is not as concentrated.  they may also be mixed directly with cool or warm (but not Hot)  foods to stimulate how some probiotics occur in nature, whether they cover raw foods.  If used in this way, the bacteria Super 8 contents can then implant in and protect the mouth, gums and esophagus as well.

Super 8 may be frozen.  Refrigeration ensures maximum potency and stability however Super 8 can be left unrefrigerated for short periods of time, making it convenient for holidays or business travel.  take this product especially when travelling to foreign countries, after taking pharmaceutical antibiotics and to combat the fungal overgrowth known as Candida.