The Value Of Organic Probiotics

By Jeannie Chapman


There are several formulas made by reputable companies that offer organic probiotics. Supplement companies that hope to reassure consumers of their quality ingredients and expert formulation of health aids know that the organic seal tells customers that they will get pure and highest quality products.

Probiotics is a term that is unfamiliar to many who know quite a bit about vitamins and minerals. This word is used to designate the many strains of beneficial bacteria that contribute to health and well-being. These intestinal flora help break down foods, help the body deal with toxins, and control the unfriendly bacteria that flourish in unhealthy systems.

Yogurt is familiar to most of us, since it is sold in every grocery store. This is a 'cultured' product made with milk and the bacteria Lactobacillus. Cultured foods and drinks, which can include fermented products, have been enjoyed for centuries, and modern research has shown that they are valuable in our diet. Unpasteurized beer, sauerkraut, and Kombucha drinks are other cultured foods.

You also may know about the widely publicized bacteria Candida (also known as yeast, which does not refer to either baker's or brewer's yeast). This bacteria readily colonizes in the human digestive tract when beneficial bacteria are not present in sufficient numbers to control it. An overgrowth of Candida causes yeast infections, toe and finger nail fungus, and oral thrush, and it can result in more serious conditions like Chronic Fatigue syndrome.

Unpleasant side effects of Candida overgrowth are impaired digestion and flatulence. Yeast cells thrive on sugar, so a diet rich in unrefined carbohydrates helps them triumph over beneficial flora. This disrupts proper digestion, making nutrients unavailable to the body. It leads to weight gain and toxicity, as well. Taking a probiotic supplement and following a diet rich in whole foods and fiber helps restore a proper balance.

An label certifying that a food or product is organic is an assurance that the ingredients are pure and natural, without genetic modification or artificial additives. Having this assurance in a probiotic formula is a good way to be sure that the product is made under close supervision and control. Other ingredients like whole foods and specialized fiber will serve to nourish the bacteria as they try to survive and grow in the intestine, and also will contribute to the total health of the person taking the supplement.

The right formula will contain pH balancing foods. Many people live with a system that is too acidic for health and the maintenance of beneficial flora in their stomachs. The modern epidemic of acid reflux is one of the signs that the standard diets of many and the over-use of antibiotics are harming our health. A good formula will also contain enzymes, which are essential for proper digestion, and densely-nutritious foods that nourish both the bacteria and their host (you).

Choosing organic probiotics in a carefully designed formula may be the key to increased health and well-being. Don't ignore your body's need for beneficial bacteria, or your nutritional efforts in other areas may go to waste. The quality of your life depends on total health through comprehensive nutrition.




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