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Acidophilus
Preventive Intake: As indicated.
Benefits:
- Synthesizes short-chain fatty acids, the preferred fuel for the cells that line the colon.
- Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, increasing the boiavailability of vitamins and minerals.
- Biodegrades bacterial toxins, detoxifies carcinogens and metabolizes drugs and hormones.
- Helps reduce serum cholesterol.
- Inhibits the growth of undesirable microorganisms, including candida, by helping to keep the environment within the intestines optimally acidic.
- Strengthens the immune system by stimulating macrophages and lymphocytes.
Deficiencies May Cause: Reduced digestion efficiency, decreased absorption of nutrients and yeast overgrowth.
Food Sources: Yogurt and fermented dairy products.