Supplements Guide

Acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a bacteria that exists in the body and is important in the maintenance of the normal level and consistency of bacteria in the body. Acidophilus has been used to re-establish the normal consistency of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) and vagina. Acidophilus has been used in the treatment and / or prevention of vaginal yeast infections, yeast infections of the mouth, antibiotic-induced diarrhea, and urinary tract infections.

Important benefits of acidophilus supplementation can include:

• Keeping constipation and diarrhea under control.
• Counteracting lactose intolerance by its association with lactase.
• Reduction of bad breath.
• Reduction of internal gas.
• Cholesterol control by promoting normal absorption of dietary fats.
• Suppression of candida yeast.
• Suppression of a number of intestinal disorders.
• Prevention of intestinal contamination from infectious organisms common in some foreign countries.

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Vitamin A prevents night blindness and other eye problems, as well as some skin disorders such as acne. Vitamin A enhances immunity, may heal gastrointestinal ulcers, protects against pollution and cancer formation and is needed for the maintenance and repair of epithelial tissues.

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