Researchers report that twice daily doses of a probiotic reduced "bad" cholesterol and made the total cholesterol count healthier. This article reviews this study and analyses its reported results. For decades, natural health and nutrition advocates have advised paying attention to our internal environment for optimum health - specifically, to make sure the "good" bacteria in ... Continue Reading
Manage the Negative Side-effects of Antibiotics with Probiotics
Most of us have taken antibiotics to get rid of a nasty cold that turned into a secondary bacterial infection, or as a preventative measure after a surgery or some other injury. We take these powerful drugs because we are told by our healthcare professionals that we must. After all, who would want to risk a serious bacterial infection when it could be easily avoided? ... Continue Reading
Importance of Probiotics
Probiotics defined Officially, probiotics is defined as "Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". Microbes are used as probiotics, and the most common are bifido Bacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria. Along with these, some variants of yeast and bacilli are also found to be helpful. Probiotics are best found in ... Continue Reading