{"product_id":"natures-plus-acidophilus-30vcaps","title":"Nature's Plus Acidophilus - Probiotic Dietary Supplement, 30 vegetable capsules","description":"Each capsule contains 40 million live acidophilus cells along with 100mg of citrus pectin, which is an ideal environment for the active acidophilus.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Typical use: One capsule (twice) daily. For maximum acidophilus potency, keep the product tightly closed in a cool place. After opening, store in the refrigerator. The product is not recommended for children.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Gluten free\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For vegetarians\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Natural product without dyes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY BACTERIA (PROBIOTICS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe human gastrointestinal system is a complex microecosystem with delicate balances between the organisms that comprise it (approximately 500).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Various factors, such as improper diet, stress, various diseases, toxic substances and medications, but especially the use of antibiotics, can disrupt this fragile balance, resulting in a disproportionate increase in harmful microorganisms at the expense of beneficial ones.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pathological condition, also called dysbiosis, often leads to dysfunctions and diseases, including weakened immune systems, diarrhea and other intestinal disorders, food allergies and intolerances, bad breath, chronic vaginal yeast infections in women, etc. By increasing the population of beneficial bacteria and restoring the disturbed balances, it is possible to eliminate the disease or reduce its intensity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeneficial bacteria are particularly beneficial for almost all intestinal diseases, including Crohn's disease (inflammatory - ulcerative bowel disease, with possible partial obstruction), colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colitis).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A very good source of probiotics is yogurt, which contains Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Some yogurts also contain Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bifidus.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly yogurts that are truly traditional or that state on their packaging that they are “live” are reliable sources of probiotics. However, good probiotic supplements are the best sources for those who want to quickly enrich the small and large intestines with beneficial bacteria, since they contain many millions of active beneficial bacteria.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePROPERTIES OF AXIPHILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (Lactobacillus acidophilus)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLactobacillus L. acidophilus is the main type of beneficial bacteria found in the small intestine. It is also present in the vagina of women, which is completely natural and desirable, since its presence there helps control harmful bacteria and fungi.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus, like all lactobacilli (there are at least 56 species), is a Gram-positive, anaerobic, basically, bacterium, but under given conditions it can become aerobic. This is of particular importance, because it can deprive harmful aerobic microorganisms of oxygen. As the word “aerobic” implies, oxygen is essential for the survival of these organisms.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAXOPHILES AND DIGESTIVE DISORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus is essential for the health of the gastrointestinal system in general, and for good digestion in particular, since it produces enzymes that facilitate the digestion of proteins, fats and, above all, dairy products.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndeed, acidophilus produces the enzyme lactase which is necessary for the digestion (hydrolysis) of lactose, a disaccharide found in milk. In many people, lactase secretion from the glands of the small intestine is insufficient, resulting in symptoms such as gas and diarrhea after consuming milk and (more rarely) dairy products.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn a clinical study with patients suffering from indigestion due to dysbacteriosis (dysbiosis), acidophilus was administered in capsules. Faster results were seen in patients who had undergone antibiotics, who experienced restoration of digestive function after 3-4 days of stopping antibiotics. Other patients with symptoms of indigestion, bloating, gas, abdominal pain and pressure in the lower abdomen, who had not undergone antibiotic treatment, experienced improvement after one week. The improvement continued after two weeks. Patients with lactose (milk) intolerance also experienced improvement (Vnitr Lek, 1994, 40:79-83).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe administration of acidophilus (through supplements, live yogurt, or special acidophilus-enriched milk) is vital for the treatment of any type of diarrhea, but especially for diarrhea associated with the use of antibiotics.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA double-blind study showed that the preventive administration of acidophilus preparations can help prevent diarrhea in people undergoing treatment with the antibiotic ampicillin (Amer J Hosp Pharm, 1979, 36:754-57), while another study showed that the same happened with infants undergoing treatment with the antibiotic amoxycillin, when they were simultaneously given (oral) acidophilus treatment (Clin Ter, 1991, 136:409-13).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt this point, we would like to point out that until recently, the prevailing view was that acidophilus treatment should begin after the end of antibiotic treatment, because parallel use would neutralize the acidophilus, so it was of no use.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e However, as can be seen from the studies just mentioned, as well as from other much more recent ones, this is not the case (at least to the extent that was believed).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, some researchers recommend increased dosages of acidophilus, in the order of 15-18 billion live cells, in cases of parallel use, and that the administration of antibiotics and acidophilus be spaced far apart (the further, the better) during the day.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e According to the same researchers, after the end of antibiotic treatment, the dosage of acidophilus can be significantly reduced (1-2 billion live cells per day or even less).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eANTIBIOTICAL PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus produces natural antibiotics, which have been shown to inhibit the growth of over 20 harmful bacteria. So far, 5 such antibiotics have been discovered, including acidolin and acidophilin. Unlike synthetic antibiotics, acidophilus' natural antibiotics do not cause side effects.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to intestinal bacterial infections that cause diarrhea, another fairly common bacterial infection, where probiotics can play an important role, is infection and inflammation of the bladder (cystitis).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCystitis is usually caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli and is much more common in women than in men (the urethral opening in women is more exposed to pathogenic microorganisms, while the distance that microbes have to travel to the bladder is much shorter, due to the much shorter length of the female urethra).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough in some cases the use of antibiotics is considered necessary, the use of probiotics usually provides much more permanent results, since antibiotics disrupt the vaginal flora and create resistant strains of E. coli. This often results in one infection succeeding another.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the case of such consecutive urinary tract infections or, more generally, whenever antibiotic treatment is administered, it is good to use probiotic therapy, both internally (orally) and topically, by inserting 1-2 acidophilus capsules into the vagina, just before bedtime, and continuing every night for two weeks.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus not only fights the bacteria and Candida albicans fungus that cause vaginitis, but it is also the best protection against cystitis. In fact, it creates a natural protective shield around the opening of the urethra that prevents pathogenic bacteria from entering it and traveling to the bladder.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt should be noted here that maintaining a healthy intestinal flora is of particular importance for women, since this helps significantly in maintaining a healthy vaginal flora. Indeed, it is relatively easy to infect the vagina with pathogenic intestinal bacteria. This also explains why lactobacilli, such as acidophilus and bifidobacterium, taken orally have a preventive\/therapeutic effect against vaginal infections.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIMMUNE SYSTEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ANTI-VIRAL - ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus contributes to the production of interferon, thus strengthening the immune system, while also contributing decisively to the reduction of free radicals produced within the body.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e As is well known, free radicals, whether endogenous or entering our body from the environment (through the air, etc.), can severely test our immune system, especially when they are present in very large numbers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePathogenic bacteria in the colon produce the greatest number of endogenous free radicals. Acidophilus and other beneficial bacteria, by controlling the number of pathogenic bacteria, also control the number of free radicals produced by them.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFurthermore, while synthetic antibiotics do not affect viruses, some antibiotic substances produced by acidophilus, such as acidolin, also have antiviral properties, as shown in in vitro experiments conducted by researchers (I.Y. Handam and E.M. Mikolajcik) with poliovirus and other viruses. In addition, acidophilus and other lactobacilli produce lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), creating an environment that is not at all favorable for viruses and microbes.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus gives good results in many cases of oral and genital herpes, but also (with lower success rates) in cases of corneal herpes. Results usually appear in 1-4 days.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e So far, there is no real cure for the herpes virus, which, once it settles in the body, remains for life, activating periodically, especially when the immune system is weakened.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTherefore, what acidophilus therapy can achieve is the rapid healing of wounds and the inactivation of the virus for longer periods of time. The success is greater the earlier the disease is found.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus and other probiotics have anticancer properties, as is expected from any factor that contributes to strengthening the immune system. In addition to this general observation, some researchers assume that, to a large extent, the anticancer properties of acidophilus are due to its ability to alter the structure of certain enzymes produced by harmful bacteria (Clostridium, etc.). These enzymes seem to have the property of converting precarcinogens into carcinogens.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn a clinical study of individuals who frequently ate meat, acidophilus supplements were administered. Fecal analyses showed that the supplements reduced the activity of the potentially carcinogenic enzymes beta-glucuronidase and nitroreductase (J Nat Canc Inst, 1990, 64(2):255-61).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn a review of published studies conducted by Professor A. Lidbeck in the “European Journal of Cancer Prevention” in August 1992, it is noted that the administration of milk containing acidophilus culture to patients with colon cancer resulted in an increase in absorbed calcium and a decrease in both soluble fecal bile acids and bacterial fecal enzymes (two factors that increase the risk of cancer).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe same review states that in vitro studies have shown that acidophilus and other lactobacilli can absorb mutagenic (potentially carcinogenic) substances produced during cooking, while clinical studies with humans have shown that acidophilus can significantly reduce the release of mutagenic substances after consuming fried foods.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudies with rats, which were subjected to experimental induction of colon cancer by the administration of chemical carcinogens, showed that the administration of acidophilus supplements delayed the onset of cancer (J Nat Canc Inst, 1990, 64(2):263-5).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A study with women suffering from gynecological tumors, who received internal and external radiation of the pelvic area, showed that the administration of 150ml of milk with acidophilus culture prevented the occurrence of diarrhea associated with radiotherapy (Clin Radiol, 1998, 39(4):435-7).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCONTRAINDICATIONS - PRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidophilus is very safe (as are probiotics in general), without toxicity. In relatively rare cases, mild gastrointestinal disorders may occur, which usually resolve over time and\/or with dose reduction. If the disorders persist, use should be discontinued and the advice of a qualified physician should be sought.","brand":"NATURES PLUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48633090408781,"sku":"","price":8.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1543\/2378\/files\/nature_splusacidophilus.jpg?v=1713445243","url":"https:\/\/thinkphirmacy.com\/en\/products\/natures-plus-acidophilus-30vcaps","provider":"Think Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}