Source: Do Probiotics Reduce Cold and Flu Risk? by Dr. Edward Group Your immune system is an intricate, highly-involved structure responsible for defending your body against attack from harmful organisms. A number of components strengthen immune health, including probiotics. Recent research has shown certain strains of beneficial bacteria could be helpful against cold and flu. Probiotics, an … Continue reading Do Probiotics Reduce Cold and Flu Risk?
Lactobacillus paracasei: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus paracasei: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Right now, inside of you, is a team of living bacteria. Certain strains of bacteria are responsible for different health effects, but many of them also share the same functions. Lactobacillus paracasei is one such strain with powerful benefits. Let’s get familiar with this strain and examine … Continue reading Lactobacillus paracasei: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?
Source: Do Probiotics Have Side Effects? by Dr. Edward Group Your gut is populated with “good” and “bad” bacteria. All these microorganisms make up what’s called the microbiota, and a healthy balance of all that good and bad bacteria in your gut can make a big difference in your health. But there are other factors like … Continue reading Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?
Streptococcus thermophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Streptococcus thermophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group When someone mentions probiotics, they’re referring to actual bacteria that live in your gut. Your gut is populated with all kinds of microorganisms—some good and some bad. In order to keep a healthy balance, good bacteria needs to keep the harmful variety in check. But, due … Continue reading Streptococcus thermophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group To continue our series on probiotics, I’m going to introduce you to another important strain–Lactobacillus plantarum. As with other probiotics, this strain supports the digestive system and encourages healthy immune function. This strain, when combined with other beneficial strains of bacteria, may support overall health and … Continue reading Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Bacillus subtilis is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria that is found in soil and the gut of humans and some types of animals. Also known as Bacillus uniflagellatus, Bacillus globigii, and Bacillus natto, Bacillus subtilis is commonly included in probiotic supplement formulations. It’s a useful and beneficial probiotic that supports digestion, enzyme production, and … Continue reading Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group With all the talk about probiotics, you’ve probably–at one point or another–considered supplementing. The idea of consuming bacteria, however, may seem a bit alien to most people, simply because they’ve been brainwashed to believe all bacteria is bad. The praising of antibiotics and antibacterials in mainstream culture has … Continue reading Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Biofilms in the Body
Source: Biofilms in the Body by Dr. Edward Group Long before you became a part of your community and, hopefully, a contributing member of society, there were the original communities, which were made of networks of bacteria. The inhabitants of these worked together to ensure the survival of as many members as possible. Today, these communities … Continue reading Biofilms in the Body
Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Are you aware of the huge list of benefits probiotics can provide for the human body? Bifidobacterium lactis, or B. lactis for short, is just one of the many bacterial strains found to promote overall health and well being. Whether it’s supporting digestion, boosting immune health, or easing … Continue reading Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Your gut bacteria may be telling you what to eat in order to FEED THEM
Two new studies revealed that bacterial composition in the intestines may greatly affect the dietary choices and reproductive success in animals. The studies were carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Sydney’s multidisciplinary Charles Perkins Centre and School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Macquarie University’s Department of Biological Sciences. The first … Continue reading Your gut bacteria may be telling you what to eat in order to FEED THEM
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 