Probiotics: those essential little friendly bacteria that help to keep you well
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008
Trillions of microorganisms inhabit a healthy digestive system. These tiny, friendly floras help to absorb and digest food, increase immune function, detoxify poisons, contribute the manufacture of essential vitamins and in essence contribute enormously to our overall health and well being.
By contrast a lack of beneficial flora, caused by the over use of antibiotics or bad diet, allows for an overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria that has been linked to an increased risk of allergies, heart disease, inflammation, cancer, asthma, obesity, urinary tract infections, digestive bloating and premature aging.
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