Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics

There are many sub-species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains. Here are some of them that are used in probiotics.

Lactobacillus acidophilus resides in the small intestine of humans. Studies suggest that it may help control intestinal infections and reduce the onset of diarrhoea. It also improves digestion of milk products by breaking down milk . . . → Read More: Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics

Probiotics for cesarean section birth

Do you know that the intestines of newborns are sterile? Yet, by the time a child begins to eat semi-solids, there will be some 100,000 billion bacteria living in the guts, more than 10 times the number of body cells. These bacteria are largely harmless and only a few of these are potentially harmful. . . . → Read More: Probiotics for cesarean section birth