"Nature is doing her best to keep us healthy."
-- Henry David Thoreau

Scientific Facts

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Factors Affecting the Intestinal Tract

Requirements for Classification as a Probiotic

Scientific Information Summary 

Tips to Consider When Choosing Your Probiotic Supplement

Scientific Facts
Did you know that yeast infections, diarrhea, constipation, and many other intestinal discomforts are caused by an imbalance of intestinal micro flora? Approximately 95% of the total number of cells in the human body is comprised of both good and bad bacteria. Numerous studies suggest that friendly microbial strains, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are helpful with flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and many other gastrointestinal discomforts. In addition to these benefits, good bacteria are capable of producing immune responses while also protecting against microbial pathogens. Many of these strains self-aggregate and adhere to intestinal epithelial and vaginal cells and displace well-known adversaries to the area. Human strains, since they are natural to the human body, adhere, adapt, and grow with greater efficacy than non-human strains. 

Supplementing with probiotics may benefit everyone. Friendly strains may aid in candida yeast overgrowth, and urogenital unrest in women. It is commonly accepted that infants are prone to gastrointestinal problems as their delicate systems are in the process of developing. Therefore supplementing with friendly bacteria may help to protect them. This same rationale applies to the elderly and may benefit them as well. Frequently, studies have demonstrated that probiotic supplementation may help those with diarrhea, and may provide enhancement of natural immunity. Thus, as a great deal of research suggests, friendly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are important to our health in all stages of life.

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WAKUNAGA'S PROBIOTICS are superior formulations of a variety of strains and other ingredients. The three essential friendly bacteria strains are L. acidophilus, B. bifidum, and B. longum strain M. This preparation is enhanced in the multi-strain product by the addition of L. rhamnosus, L. gasseri, B. longum strain B, B. infantis, and B. lactis. Friendly bacteria have a big job and play a major role in many aspects of human health and nutrition. To demonstrate the various benefits elicited in a wide range of intestinal homeostasis settings these strains have been used in many research and clinical studies. Kyo-Dophilus is formulated with single or multiple strains so that each area can be targeted, and every job is fulfilled. 

The mechanism of action that these probiotic supplements use involves production of pathogen-inhibitory substances, replenishment of beneficial bacteria, and reduction of the action of microbial toxins. These many approaches may help with competition for space of nutrients, production of anti-microbial agents, lactose digestion, and strengthening of the immune system. By these means an environment friendly to beneficial bacteria, and unfriendly to pathogens is created.