Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea

Understanding the importance of intestinal flora balance, many health care specialists recommend probiotic supplementation as a part of any daily health regimen.

Probiotics can relieve chronic constipation, and digestive and gas pain, as well as restore beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract to healthy levels.

Research suggests that probiotic supplementation may help the body cope with conditions such as,

•Childhood stomach and respiratory infections

•Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection (a peptic ulcer and chronic stomach inflammation-causing bacterium)

•Infectious diarrhea (especially that caused by rotavirus)1

•Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (i.e. ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)

•Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

•Lactose intolerance

•Malabsorption of trace minerals (especially for vegetarians with high phytate diets: i.e. legumes, nuts, and whole grains)2

•Skin infections

•Tooth decay and gum disease

•Vaginal infections

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Puristat Digestive Wellness Center of NC 4:37PM May 10, 2012