Source: Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Ten years ago, the thought that microorganisms in your body could lead to a mind-blowing list of benefits might have sounded farfetched. Our greater understanding of probiotics has paved the way for a wider use of good bacteria in modern health approaches. With so many strains of … Continue reading Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The benefits of probiotics are numerous, but did you know different bacterial strains provide different benefits? While all of them are helpful for digestion, not all probiotics are equal. This fact has led to a lot of confusion. Let’s clear up a few questions and take … Continue reading Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
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
Lactobacillus salivarius: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus salivarius: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Quite a bit of attention has been placed on the benefits of probiotics lately. Not familiar with these helpful bacteria? Simply put, probiotics are microorganisms that support your immune system, help you digest food, and absorb nutrients. [1] You should know, however, that probiotics is an umbrella term … Continue reading Lactobacillus salivarius: 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
Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
A professor of microbiology and pathology at Colorado State University warns that taking probiotics means diddly squat if you don’t supplement them with prebiotics. Ian Orme describes the prevailing assumption that probiotics taken by themselves can improve health as just “dodgy” and unrealistic. He claims that the practice is essentially useless as gastric acid kills more than … Continue reading Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 