Probiotics, the "good" bacteria found in yoghurt and supplements, may help soothe digestive ills. Some researchers now think the good bugs could improve your health in other ways too. these benefits could include:
>>A healthier heart Canadian researchers recently discovered that the LDL - or "bad" cholesterol - levels of people who ate yoghurt containing a strain of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri dropped by nearly 9% in six weeks.
>>Less anxiety People who took supplements containing specific strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium longum supplements were less stressed than those who didn't take the probiotics, found a british Journal of Nutrition study.
>>Cleaner teeth and gums A review found that the probiotics Lactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium can reduce some strains of harmful bacteria that cause gum disease and cavities.
>>Fewer coughs and colds Taking probiotic supplements cut the number of upper respiratory tract infections by 12% and reduced the number of people who had at least one bad cold,according to an analysis of ten studies.
BEST SOURCES
NATURAL FOODS - Many of the most beneficial bacteria occur naturally in yoghurt with "live active cultures" and in fermented foods including cultured dairy and soy, tempeh and miso.
TARGETED SUPPLEMENTS - Doses vary by strain, so check with your doctor what might work for you.
Articles by rdasia.com 04/13
>>A healthier heart Canadian researchers recently discovered that the LDL - or "bad" cholesterol - levels of people who ate yoghurt containing a strain of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri dropped by nearly 9% in six weeks.
>>Less anxiety People who took supplements containing specific strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium longum supplements were less stressed than those who didn't take the probiotics, found a british Journal of Nutrition study.
>>Cleaner teeth and gums A review found that the probiotics Lactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium can reduce some strains of harmful bacteria that cause gum disease and cavities.
>>Fewer coughs and colds Taking probiotic supplements cut the number of upper respiratory tract infections by 12% and reduced the number of people who had at least one bad cold,according to an analysis of ten studies.
BEST SOURCES
NATURAL FOODS - Many of the most beneficial bacteria occur naturally in yoghurt with "live active cultures" and in fermented foods including cultured dairy and soy, tempeh and miso.
TARGETED SUPPLEMENTS - Doses vary by strain, so check with your doctor what might work for you.
Articles by rdasia.com 04/13
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