Probiotics to aid in Cancer Prevention

Probiotics literally means “for life”. In scientific terms, probiotics are live, healthy bacteria that protect your digestive system from unhealthy bacteria, viruses and parasites. The role of Probiotics and Cancer is the foundation for an optimal Immune System , its vitality & optimal absorption of our nutrients. Most people do not make the connection between their digestive system and overall health.
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Take probiotics to prevent cancer

Probiotic supplements or foods may lower the risk of cancer development. Many links have been found between diet and cancer; research suggests that probiotics may be useful as part of an anti-cancer diet. Probiotics are live microorganisms that may suppress the growth of bacteria that transform procarcinogens into carcinogens. Procarcinogens are chemical substances that become carcinogenic after being altered by metabolic processes. A carcinogen is one of any number of substances involved in causing cancer. Many forms of cancer can also be caused by infections, but probiotics boost immune system functioning to better fight off virsuses and parasites.
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Superfoods loaded with probiotics deliver a variety of flavors and span seven food groups

Good nutrition includes eating fresh organic foods, and also means getting a healthy supply of “friendly” bacteria, or probiotics, to maintain balance in the intestinal tract. Although you could take a digestive supplement, a better choice is to eat selectively fermented foods that supply tons of friendly microflora to promote better gastrointestinal health. Some people turn their noses up at the thought of eating fermented foods. However, you may be surprised to learn that fermented foods come from every food group, including water; and, offer a wide rage of flavor profiles to suit everyone’s tastes. Read more …

Probiotics in Bio15™ for your Skin

Probiotics have been widely known for their beneficial role in our gut health, but in recent years, emerging research further proves their benefits are not just limited to our digestive tract. It’s now a known fact that probiotics play an important role in our skin health as well.

Signals from these gut microorganisms are sent throughout our body and interact with organisms in our skin and gut mucosa. Researchers have now proven that such interactions can greatly help with skin conditions like dryness, improve collagen, or stabilize the microflora on our skin to help with irritations. Read more …

Babies Need Bio-15™ Probiotics!

In the first critical days after the birth of a child, one of the most important steps a parent can take, that will determine the health and long-term wellness of your baby is to ensure the proper development and maintenance of her inner ecosystem. Read more …

Probiotics help protect gut from radiation damage

Cancer patients undergoing radiation treatments or individuals looking to protect themselves against general radiation damage can look to probiotics for help, according to a new study. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., have found that radiation therapy patients who take probiotics prior to getting blasted can gain intestinal radioprotective benefits. Read more …

Probiotics help offset some of the negative effects of antibiotics

Recent studies have shown that taking probiotics may help offset some of the negative consequences associated with antibiotic use. You need to replace the beneficial bacteria that are lost when antibiotics are taken. Dr. Steven Shamah, MD presented the finding of his researcher’s meta-analysis. Of the 22 different studies his team looked at, 63% of the patients included in the studies were adults, and all were treated with a variety of probiotics. Thirty-five percent of the studies used S. boulardii, and probiotic treatment length ranged from 5 days to 3 weeks. The meta-analysis found that preventative probiotics reduced the odds of developing antibiotic-associated diarrhea by 60%. Read more …

Probiotics in pregnancy prove beneficial for both mom and baby

Recent research shows that probiotics are not only safe for pregnant women, but also extremely beneficial both to mom and baby.

Obstetricians will often prescribe mild pharmaceuticals to aid a woman’s discomfort; however, all medication crosses the placenta and there is no real definitive research on the effects they can have on unborn child. These medications do nothing to resolve the problem, and if effective, only mask the symptoms. Probiotic consumption, however, treats the problem by restoring the balance of healthy bacteria in the intestines and by promoting regularity. Read more …

Treat Ulcers with Probiotics

According to a new study published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, ulcers caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterial strain may be more effectively treated by friendly probiotics rather than by conventional antibiotics. The researchers from Spain say that probiotic strains like Bifidobacterium have an incredible success rate in fighting inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcers. Read more …

Probiotics Prevents Colds and Flu

Probiotics and digestive enzymes prevent colds and flu; research has shown. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that live in the intestines. Harmful bacteria include those like E. coli (Escherichia col), etc, but there are many bacteria that inhabit our gut that help with our digestion. Now, studies have shown that probiotics also help the immune response by both preventing colds and flu and speeding recovery time. Read more …

Probiotics Can Reduce Eczema & Food Allergies

One area of investigative research is building the immune system’s resistance to allergies that affect the skin. An obvious example of a skin’s allergic reaction is eczema, which tends occur often with infants. Read more …

You Need Probiotics When Taking Antibiotics

The American College of Gastroenterology recently held their 76th Annual meeting in Washington D.C. At this meeting, two different studies were presented that looked at the effectiveness of probiotic use in the treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, which is a complication of long-term antibiotic use. Read more …