Do probiotics need to be specially prepared in order to survive the acidic environment of the stomach?
During the past few years, consumers have been misled by reports that probiotics must be specially prepared in order to survive the acidic environment of the stomach. We must keep in mind that beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus are natural inhabitants of the stomach and intestines. These bacteria come from the foods we eat, then journey through our upper digestive tract into the intestine. Foods are not specially prepared in order to allow the bacteria to survive this trip. When we take encapsulated probiotics, the capsule is digested and then the bacteria implant in the stomach and intestines. Once there, they begin to multiply and perform important functions, such as assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. We can assure you that the probiotic colonies within our Spectrabiotic, Acidophilus, and Bifidus will, indeed, survive the action of stomach acids and implant in their respective areas of the intestinal tract.
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