What do probiotic supplements do?
The normal human gastrointestinal tract contains hundreds of different species of harmless bacteria, referred to as intestinal flora. When the normal balance of these bacteria is disturbed by illness or antibiotic treatment, the most common effect is diarrhea. Probiotics work by colonizing the small intestine and crowding out disease-causing bacteria, thereby restoring balance to the intestinal flora. They may also produce substances that inhibit pathogenic bacteria, compete for nutrients with them, and stimulate the body’s own immune system. Traditional Uses: • Enhance Immune System • Improve general metabolism, digestion and gas. • Alleviate diarrhea, constipation, indigestion and gas • Deodorize internally • Counteract the destructive side effects of antibiotics to the digestive tract • Synthesize essential vitamins • Reduce yeast infections and Candida Antibiotics often lower the numbers of beneficial bacteria in the body along with their intended targets, and probiotics can replac
