Re: restoring intestinal flora by ...
Even if they don't colonize, they help
For best results, It is recommended to take a high potency and high quality probiotic that contains Lactobacillus, Bifobacterium and Acidodophilus. Probiotics are a category of dietary supplements consisting of beneficial microorganisms that aid in recolonization of intestinal bacteria. This is very important.
Probiotics compete with disease causing microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics are responsible for several activities including the manufacturing of B-vitamins like biotin, niacin, folic acid and pyridoxine (B-6). Porbiotics improve digestion, combat vaginal yeast infections and kill harmful bacteria by changing the intestinal (acid-alkaline) balance thus depriving them of the nutrients they need to live.
Beneficial bacteria produce antifungal enzymes that fight candida. These beneficial bacteria thrive on foods rich in fiber and chlorophyll. Jerusalem Artichoke contains Fructo-saccharides (FOS) which is a type of
Sugar that can dramatically increase the growth rate of beneficial bacteria. F.O.S can be purchased at health food stores. Consume probiotics with meals and grapefruit seed extract between meals.