Bifidobacteria

Did you know that a few kinds of bacteria are actually essential for well-being?  

Bifidobacteria falls into this second category and are necessary for the health of the digestive and gastrointestinal systems. 

Where does Bifidobacteria live? In the large intestine and the lower part of the small intestine. 

Where can we find Bifidobacteria (Bifidobacteria food sources)? 

Small amounts can be found in cultured food products such as yogurt and acidophilus milk. 

But taking supplements that contain large orders of bifidobacteria is the key when you need them. 

Its Dosage: 

•   Dosage Range For maintenance: 1-2 doses of 10 billion cfu (colony forming units) daily. 

Patients with intestinal problems: Doses up to 30 billion cfu/day may be required to recolonize the intestinal microflora following antibiotic therapy. 

•  Its Most Common Dosage 10 billion cfu daily. 

•  Its Dosage Forms Capsules and powder. 

We recommend buying from companies that follow GMP (Growth Manufacturing Practice) and present other benefits like low prices or low shipping cost. This is: 

•  Jarrow Jarro-Dophilus EPS, 60 capsule, Formula which contains bifidobacteria lactis(1.5 Billions) and bifidobacteria bifidum (375 millions) from Swanson Health Products, one of the lowest price on the net and a fixed low shipping price ($ 4.95 for any sale of order). 

•  Its Benefits or Functions: 

•  Antibiotics are notorious for destroying the bacteria intestinal flora. Bifidobacteria supplementation can be especially important after being take a lot of antibiotics regularly to fight an infectious disease. It helps to "recolonize" the intestines. You can take up to up to 30 billion cfu per day. 

•  This prevents the growth of unfavorable organisms in the body like yeasts and sickness-causing bacteria. 

•  It is useful in the prevention and treatment of vaginal infections. 

•  It protects against gastrointestinal infections and enhance immunity. 

•  It restores and promotes the healthy function of the digestive system. 

•  It helps the body in absorbing many vitamins. 

•  It decomposes certain carcinogens and so help decreasing cancer risk. 

•  It has the ability to remove excess cholesterol from the intestines before it is absorbed by the body. 

•  In some cases, it can relieve infant diarrhea. 

•  And finally, it relieves gas and flatulence. 

•  Its side effects: 

This dietary supplement is considered safe when used in accordance with proper dosing guidelines. 

•  Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding: 

Medical literature has not yet reported any adverse effects related to fetal development during pregnancy or to infants who are breast-fed. 

Health Conditions Related: 

•  Allergies 
•  Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD) 
•  Asthma 
•  Crohn's Disease 
• Cellulitis 
•  Gas, Bloating, Belching 
•  Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 
•  Lyme Disease 
•  Ulcerative Colitis 

Drug/Herb Interactions with bifidobacteria: 

• Antibiotics