Acidophilus
Prevent Intestinal Infections

Common Names Acidophilus Bifidus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L Acidophilus), Primadophilus.
Acidophilus is a nutritional supplement. Acidophilus is a type of bacterium. There are several varieties of bacteria that increase in acid environments. These include Bifidus (mother''s milk bacteria) and Acidophilus (healthy intestinal bacteria), commonly found in the normal digestive tract of mammals, mainly in the small intestine. It is also found in many dairy products, particularly yogurt. It as well as some related bacteria are considered to be “probiotic” because they may help the body maintain or restore its normal balance of helpful bacteria.

Acidophilus is an especially cultured strain of possible, freeze-dried Lactobacillus acidophilus. The body relies on "friendly flora" residing in the intestines for the internal protection beside putrefactive yeasts and bacteria, which can emit toxins and store fundamental nutrients. Acidophilus supports colon health by changing the micro flora ecology and favoring "friendly" flora. It also manufactures some B-vitamins, especially folic acid. Several factors reduce the number of lactic acid producing bacteria that live and work in the gastrointestinal tract and defend us from harmful disease-causing bacteria, aging, alcohol, antibiotics, diet deficiencies, drugs, medications, narcotics, nicotine, and stressful living.

Acidophilus may help enhance immunity by encouraging healthy bacteria growth while suppressing invading pathogens Acidophilus is often used as a supplement to help maintain a healthy. Its also treat diarrhea and vaginal infections, to lower cholesterol, to promote lactose digestion in lactose-sensitive people, and to help prevent disease-causing bacteria and yeast from growing. Acidophilus may lower the frequency of cancer (mainly colon cancer) by neutralizing carcinogens in the diet and by directly killing tumor cells. Other anticancer claims include reducing the cholesterol levels that tumor cells need to grow and boosting the immune system by making B vitamins and vitamin K.

Acidophilus Advantages

• Control bad breath.


• Enhances immune response.


• Treat urinary infections.


• Fight Candida related yeast infections.


• Aids the treatment of respiratory infections.


• Help to condense flatulence.


• Control diarrhea.


• Help in treating high cholesterol.


• Ease irritable bowel syndrome.

Acidophilus Cautions

• People with immunodeficiency should use caution.


• Always read the label. Use only as directed.


• If digestive symptoms persevere, see your healthcare professional.