There are several varieties of bacteria that thrive in acid environments. These include Bifidus (mother's milk bacteria) and Acidophilus (healthy intestinal bacteria). These are helpful in digestive upsets, as treatments for certain vaginal disorders, and as treatments in skin care. Acidophilus is lactic bacteria that are one-celled micro-organisms essential in the digestive tract for performing many functions necessary to promote immunity and proper nutrition. It helps digestion, produces natural antibiotics, manufactures vital nutrients, and regulates elimination. Acidophilus also balances digestion, and is a treatment for diarrhea and constipation. It is available as powder, tablets, capsules or liquid, and should be refrigerated when purchased and stored. Experts explain that acidophilus is a nutritional supplement product, often added to milk or sold as a capsule, which aid in digestion. Acidophilus contains one or more bacteria, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus (A), Lactobacillus casei (C), Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium bifidus (B) and Streptococcus thermopiles. Some health professionals also claim that acidophilus helps correct constipation, diarrhea, mucous colitis and diverticulitis, reduces blood cholesterol, enhances the absorption of nutrients, sweetens bad breath, treats acne and other skin disorders, conquers harmful bacteria and certain viruses, helps alleviate candidiasis and other vaginal infections, and may even prevent cancer. However, it should be pointed out that solid scientific evidence for these claims is lacking. However, for those who cannot use milk product, acidophilus is also present in carrots, soybeans, rice starch, garbanzo beans and other sources. Health food stores carry a variety of acidophilus supplements in capsule, liquid and powder form. Some of the formulas contain bifidobacteria, another helpful bacterium, as well as vitamin C and other nutrients.

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Uses of Acidophilus:

 Yeast Infections and Vaginitis:

Sometimes Antibiotics can destroy the normal probiotic flora, and may lead to yeast infection. Acidophilus may be used to reduce susceptibility to vaginal yeast infections, which are quite common. Symptoms including itching, burning, inflammation, and discharge occur due to an overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans, which is part of the normal vaginal flora. Under some experts, yogurt with acidophilus culture and acidophilus on its own has been shown to clear up yeast infections and vaginitis in children and adults. However, for those who cannot use milk product, acidophilus is also present in carrots, soybeans, rice starch, garbanzo beans and other sources. Health food stores carry a variety of acidophilus supplements in capsule, liquid and powder form. Some of the formulas contain bifidobacteria, another helpful bacterium, as well as vitamin C C and other nutrients.

Acidophilus product also used for diarrhea and can help restore the normal balance of intestinal bacteria. It has also been used for vaginal and urinary tract infections.

Recent evidence suggests that consuming Lactobacillus acidophilus L1 can be effective in lowering blood cholesterol.