Why should I take a probiotic?
The beneficial micro-organisms in our body, when in balance, assist and support us. Diets high in sugar and refined foods and low in fresh vegetables and fruits, set the stage for an imbalance of flora. This equilibrium is disturbed most when we ingest antibiotics from a doctor or through a food source such as eggs, chicken, beef or cows milk, it kills many, if not all of the beneficial bacteria along with some pathogens. The die off causes an imbalance that creates an opportunity for the yeast that makes up a natural part of our bio-film to multiply and grow with little or no resistance. This yeast, called Candida, is a dimorphic organism that, without competition, will change from a yeast form into it’s fungal form. With no competition, an overgrowth of candida will spew forth a constant stream of toxins that spread throughout the body creating a multitude of health problems. Unimpeded, it grows rhizoids, fibrous root like structures that can penetrate the gastrointestinal lining all
