How to stay healthy during flu season Nov 13, 2009
But beware, says Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of 10 books on nutrition: "Some companies make up probiotic names to put on their label." She suggests looking for yogurt that contains Lactobacillus acidophilus as well as Bifidus and L. rhamnosus. "They're even more effective when combined," she says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Recipes for the Lactose-Intolerant Oct 28, 2009
After trying Lactaid (which works ok if your lactose intolerance is mild), as well as various acidophilus products, I had thought I was stuck with soymilk and almond cheese for life ... It is a special strain of acidophilus found in Iceland, and is much stronger and longer lasting than any other I have tried. (CBS News)
Feline Diarrhea Oct 21, 2009
Probiotic capsules contain "good" bacteria like acidophilus, which has been proven to aid the intestinal tract. To insure that the healthy bacteria is still alive, purchase a refrigerated probiotic from a health food store. (Suite101.com)
Experts question benefits of probiotics Jul 22, 2009
Also, Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria are less sensitive to stomach acid and more likely to make it into the colon alive than other names you might see on the label, such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilis. Scour yogurt labels, part II: Remember that even live, active cultures aren t necessarily probiotics, meaning they may not have been tested for health benefits. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hildreth: Ten causes you can check for IBS May 8, 2009
Acidophilus, bifidus and other enzymes are required for preparation of food for assimilation through the intestinal wall to be sent to the liver by way of the bloodstream. If all of the food is digested in the small intestine and large intestine, it will not putrefy and express bowel irritability and gas formation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Solve your stomach woes Mar 20, 2009
Gut goof-up: Taking a probiotic while you're taking an antibiotic (and then for 4 to 6 weeks afterward) can help lessen the side effects; however, good bacteria like acidophilus will be crushed. A nonprescription yeast probiotic, such as Florastor, will be unaffected by an antibiotic. (MSNBC -- Health)
Goodbye Needle, Hello Smoothie: New Generation Oral Vaccine Uses Dairy Probiotics To Protect Against Disease Mar 19, 2009
Dendritic cell targeting of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen expressed by Lactobacillus acidophilus protects mice from lethal challenge. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2009; DOI. (Science Daily)
THE YOU DOCS Feb 25, 2009
Consuming good bugs such as L. casei, L. bulgaricus and L. acidophilus helps beef up your immune system by reducing inflammation and stomping out invaders. Lower lactose intolerance: Does drinking milk translate to a major case of gas. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
'Good' Bacteria Used For Oral Anthrax Vaccine Feb 23, 2009
The good bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, a lactic acid bacteria are naturally found in dairy products like milk and cheese, and are added by manufacturers to foods like yogurt ... They are also working to improve the efficiency of binding of Lactobacillus acidophilus and the vaccine to dendritic cells ... Dendritic cell targeting of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen expressed by Lactobacillus acidophilus protects mice from lethal challenge. (Science Daily)
4embarassing bodyquirks, solved Feb 17, 2009
A 2005 Mayo Clinic study of 48 patients found that taking probiotics containing acidophilus and bifidobacterium bacteria for 4 weeks decreased flatulence and bloating. You can also keep excess air out of your system by going easy on carbonated beverages and slowly swallowing not gulping your meals and drinks. (MSNBC -- Health)
Don't want a shot? Try yogurt Feb 17, 2009
In a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an NCSU team and others reported attaching anthrax vaccine to ordinary L. acidophilus, benevolent bacteria that have a unique ability to deliver a drug payload to the immune system in the gut. Impervious to stomach acids, modified bacteria safely ferry the vaccine past the stomach and into the small intestine for absorption. (News & Observer)
Good bacteria can be EZ Pass for oral vaccine against anthrax Feb 17, 2009
The good bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, a lactic acid bacteria are naturally found in dairy products like milk and cheese, and are added by manufacturers to foods like yogurt ... They are also working to improve the efficiency of binding of Lactobacillus acidophilus and the vaccine to dendritic cells ... "Dendritic cell targeting of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen expressed by Lactobacillus acidophilus protects mice from lethal challenge" Authors: M. Mohamadzadeh, Northwestern... (EurekAlert!)
