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  Lactobacillus acidophilus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of several bacteria in the genus Lactobacillus.
acidophilus was mapped and presented at the Seventh Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria in Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.
acidophilus can also be used to turn cabbage into sauerkraut, by converting sugars in the cabbage into lactic acid, which then acts as a preservative.
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 Lactobacillus - Supplements   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Acidophilus, or Lactobacillus acidophilus, are a form of bacteria that are also known as "beneficial" or "good" bacteria because they maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Acidophilus and other beneficial bacteria are both acid- and bile-resistant, and are, therefore, capable of surviving transit through the gastrointestinal tract after they are ingested.
Acidophilus consumption has also been shown to reduce levels of cancer-causing enzymes in the digestive tract, supporting the possibility that Acidophilus and other beneficial bacteria do indeed play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.
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 Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally considered to be beneficial because it produces vitamin K, lactase, and anti-microbial substances such as acidolin, acidolphilin, lactocidin, and bacteriocin.
Lactobacillus acidophilus taken by mouth or as a vaginal suppository has not been adequately assessed for the prevention or treatment of vaginal yeast infections.
Lactobacillus GG, a different species, is suggested by multiple human studies to be a safe and effective treatment for diarrhea in otherwise healthy infants and children.
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 Acidophilus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acidophilus is a nutritional supplement product, often added to milk or sold as a capsule, which contains one or more of the following bacteria which aid in digestion: -
Lactobacillus acidophilus (A) Lactobacillus casei (C) Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Acidophilus contains bacteria that have a symbiotic, or mutually beneficial, relationship with the human intestine.
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 Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly referred to simply as acidophilus, is a friendly inhabitant of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Acidophilus is one of the organisms that competes with Candida and decreases its population.
Acidophilus, in combination with such nutritional supplements as essential fatty acids, is often recommended for the prevention and treatment of this syndrome.
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 Potential of Amylolytic Cultures of Lactobacillus Acidophilus to Improve Dietary Starch Utilization in Weanling Pigs - ...
Lactobacillus acidophilus L23 has been shown to have relatively high amylase activity by hydrolyzing large amounts of corn starch, the primary energy source in swine rations.
Lactobacillus acidophilus L23 was evaluated as a source of amylase for weanling pigs.
Lactobacillus acidophilus L23 showed the greatest amylase activity among the intact cell and cell debris fraction of the lysed cells.
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Lactobacillus gasseri appears to be the main species of lactobacilli that inhabits the human gastrointestinal tract.
The genome sequence of the probiotic intestinal bacterium Lactobacillus johnsonii NCC 533.PNAS.
University of Nebraska: Inhibition of Escherichia coli 157:H7 by Lactobacillus acidophilus isolated from calves.
biology.kenyon.edu /Microbial_Biorealm/bacteria/gram-positive/lactobacillus/lactobacillus.htm   (646 words)

  
 acidophilus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Acidophilus is considered a "probiotic" bacteria because it helps to maintain intestinal health, and serves as a natural antibiotic against potentially harmful organisms.
Acidophilus is often recommended as a safeguard during antibiotic therapy, which can suppress beneficial bacteria and trigger the growth of yeast infections.
Acidophilus may bring relief to many people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a constellation of gastrointestinal symptoms that include abdominal bloating, cramping, and diarrhea.
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 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - CIMER - Lactobacillus acidophilus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome.
Lactobacillus peritonitis: a rare cause of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients.
Dietary intervention with the probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus 145 and Bifidobacterium longum 913 modulates the potential of human faecal water to induce damage in HT29clone19A cells.
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 AEGiS-GMHC: Common Alternative Therapies: Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) is the most well known of a type of acidophilus bacteria (bacteria attracted to acid).
Live cultures of L. acidophilus can be found in a number of brands of yogurt or acidophilus milk and in the form of powders, capsules, tablets and liquids which are available in health food stores.
acidophilus is measured by the amount of viable bacteria per dosage (in the millions).
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 Acidophilus and Other Probiotics
Acidophilus is one of several microbes known collectively as probiotics (literally, "pro life," indicating that they are bacteria and yeasts that help rather than harm).
Acidophilus and related probiotics not only help the digestive tract function, they also reduce the presence of less healthful organisms by competing with them for the limited space available.
Lactobacillus reuteri in bovine milk fermented decreases the oral carriage of mutans streptococci.
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 Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Clinical experience also suggests that placing yogurt with live acidophilus cultures directly to the vaginal area, using a disposable spatula and wearing a sanitary pad, helps to relieve itching and inflammation.
Similarly, lactobacillus capsules or tablets may be inserted directly into the vagina.
Lactobacillus thearpy for acute infections diarrhea in children: a meta-analysis.
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 Shaklee.com Health Sciences
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a beneficial bacteria that primarily resides in the small intestine.
Lactobacillus acidophilus may provide a number of benefits including prevention of infections, enhancement of digestion, metabolism of cholesterol and overall strengthening of the immune system.
acidophilus supplementation may be especially useful for helping patients restore beneficial bacteria to the intestines after treatment with antibiotics.(1) Doctors say that doses up to 10 billion cfu daily may be required for individuals with diarrhea following a regime of antibiotics.
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 The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Treatment: Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) is the most commonly used probiotic, or "friendly" bacteria.
acidophilus is available in freeze-dried granules, powders and capsules, and in liquid preparations, which must be kept refrigerated.
Lactobacillus acidophilus has been shown to inhibit the fecal bacterial enzyme, beta-glucuronidase, which is responsible for deconjugating liver conjugated estrogen.
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 Lactobacillus Acidophilus
acidophilus) is a "friendly" bacterium (called a probiotic) that inhabits the intestines and vagina.
acidophilus preparations are dried or liquid cultures of living bacteria, usually grown in a milk base but sometimes grown in milk-free cultures.
A laboratory study suggests that Lactobacillus acidophilus may interfere with the body's ability to use sulfasalazine, a medication used to treat ulcerative colitis.
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 Bodybuilding.com - Schiff Acidophilus - Digestive Support! On sale now!
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a beneficial mircroorganism which helps maintain a norbal balance of health flora (bacteria).
Acidophilus also acts to keep destructive yeasts and bacteria suppressed therefore maintaining a healthy balance within the body.
Many studies have suggested that acidophilus may be an immunity enhancer suppressing the toxic effects of carcinogens.
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 Supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri or L. acidophilus reduced intestinal shedding of cryptosporidium parvum ...
The effect of L. acidophilus supplementation to reduce fecal shedding of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts was compared to L. reuteri using C57BL/6 female mice immunosuppressed by murine leukemia virus (strain LP-BM5) inoculation.
Mice were pre-fed the L. reuteri or L. acidophilus bacteria strains daily for 13 days, challenged with C. parvum oocysts and thereafter fed the specified Lactobacillus regimens daily during the experimental period.
Additionally, Lactobacillus supplementation did not restore T-helper type 1 cytokines (interleukin-2 (IL-2) and gamma interferon (IFN-gamma), which are required for recovery from parasitic infections.
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 Lactobacillus Acidophilus Cavities
The lactobacillus acidophilus is in either a chained cocci, or rod shaped form.
In this shallow hole, the lactobacillus acidophilus positions itself on the groove, and begins the process of tooth decay.
The lactobacillus acidophilus is usually found in the cavitated area of a tooth.
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 Acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum, are called probiotics.
Acidophilus and bifidobacteria maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora by producing organic compounds—such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid—that increase the acidity of the intestine and inhibit the reproduction of many harmful bacteria.
Acidophilus and bifidobacteria may produce B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6.
www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Health/Research/acidophilus.htm   (825 words)

  
 Information on Lactobacillus Acidophilus; product review where to buy
acidophilus) are probiotics, which are “friendly” bacteria inhabiting the body, providing a wealth of health benefits.
Acidophilus is often combined with bifidobacteria, the combination of which is commonly referred to as Acidophilus bifidus.
acidophilus, is the probiotic commonly found in dairy products such as yogurt.
www.allstarhealth.com /lj_c/Lactobacillus_Acidophilus.htm   (449 words)

  
 Product Details Page - MyVits.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lactobacillus acidophilus has been extensively studied, and consistently shown to be beneficial to the intestinal tract.
Second, lactobacillus acidophilus is killed off in a highly acidic environment.
The stomach is extremely acidic and the vast majority of lactobacillus die in the stomach before they have a chance to reach the small intestine where they are needed.
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 Cascade Fresh - Activate Your Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic bacterium that was originally isolated from the small intestinal tract of humans.
It differs from Lactobacillus acidophilus in that it is generally less tolerant to digestive enzymes and is more transient in the human intestine.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus has been used to deliver and release lactase enzyme throughout the stomach and small intestine to hydrolyze (break down) lactose.
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 Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus is a friendly intestinal bacteria necessary for a healthy digestive track and is required to prevent harmful organisms from over-populating.
Kala is a natural acidophilus product cultured on a soy basis.
It is generally believed that antibiotics destroy the bad as well as the good intestinal bacteria.
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 Lactobacillus Acidophilus
The use of L. Acidophilus, along with a healthy intake of fiber, can prevent the formation of diverticuli, little pockets of bulging intestines that cause irritation.
Another benefit of Lactobacillus Acidophilus supplements is their effect on people with lactose intolerance.
acidophilus actually helps us produce lactase, which is of great help to those with lactose intolerance.
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 Lactobacillus acidophilus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
However, in commercial yogurt the amount of Lactobacillus acidophilus cells does not currently appear on the labels because their concentrations cannot yet be accurately measured in the presence of other cultures, particularly Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, which are the bacteria converting milk into yogurt.
Since oral antibiotics kill many intestinal bacteria, the healthy balance of bacteria should be re-created in the intestine after a course of medically prescribed antibiotic therapy.
This may be achieved by consuming an acidophilus preparation for up to a month beyond the antibiotic treatment period.
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The full name of this species of bacteria is Lactobacillus acidophilus.
There are many different species of Lactobacillus bacteria, and many different strains of L.
Lactobacillus is not the only family of lactic-acid producing bacteria whose members are able to live inside the human body.
www.critpath.org /aric/gloss/body/acidophilus.htm   (674 words)

  
 Numark | Probiotics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
One to two billion colony forming units (CFUs) per day of acidophilus is considered to be the minimum amount for the healthy maintenance of intestinal microflora.
Detection and activity of Lactacin B, a Bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Randomized clinical trial of specific lactobacillus and fibre supplement to early enteral nutrition in patients with acute pancreatitis.
www.numarkpharmacists.com /hn/Supp/Probiotics.htm   (1182 words)

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