Are All Probiotics the Same?
Most people, including many physicians, do not realize that 80 percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system, making a healthy gut a major focal point if you want to maintain optimal health. Remember, a robust immune system is your number one defense system against ALL disease. Although I do not recommend taking supplements on a regular basis (as food is your best source of vital nutrients), a high quality probiotic is one of my exceptions. In fact, it’s the one supplement recommended to all new patients in my clinic. This is because the nutritional root of so many health concerns are related to an imbalance of intestinal bacteria (the optimal balance is about 85 percent “good bacteria” and 15 percent “bad”). Proper food choices will help shift the bacteria. But, just like your lawn, sometimes you may need to “reseed” areas that have become barren for whatever reason. Normally, you don’t need to take probiotics forever, but I have found them to be incredibly helpful
