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The word "probiotic", which is used to
refer to friendly bacteria, comes from two Greek words meaning "for
life." In stark contrast "antibiotic" means "against
life."1 Maintaining and promoting the growth of friendly
bacteria, while destroying the harmful strains, is vital to health. If harmful
bacteria grow in too great a proportion, serious consequences can arise. Most of us are unfamiliar with the benefits of
probiotics and the danger we put ourselves in when we fail to take advantage of
those benefits. Probiotics are living organisms—also known as
friendly bacteria or flora—that colonize and flourish in the healthy
intestine. These friendly bacteria are vital to health and to the proper
functioning of the intestinal tract. In fact, the healthy intestine contains
approximately three pounds of friendly bacteria.2 These bacteria strains function as a backup to
our body’s immune system. They promote health by secreting antibiotic-like
substances, such as lactic acid, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and others.
Though these substances are produced in tiny amounts, they have a wide-range of
activity against salmonella, pseudomonas, E. coli and other harmful food-borne
bacteria.3 When the intestine is flourishing with friendly
bacteria, there is no room for the harmful, disease-causing strains to implant
and grow. Not only do probiotics help to detoxify and
suppress pathogens, they also promote proper digestion. Certain strains are
particularly beneficial as they produce abundant amounts of the enzyme lactase;
and, thus, are effective in helping many individuals tolerate dairy foods.4 Unfortunately, this is another area that has
been generally dealt with in a way that has further exaggerated the problem,
rather than addressing it. Consider the problem: As stated above, the
healthy intestine requires the presence of friendly bacteria. However, common
dietary and lifestyle factors destroy those bacteria. Stress—with daily pressures of family life,
work and finances that seem to be a fact of life for most of us—is to blame
for much of the probiotic depletion each of us experience today. Probiotics are
also depleted by strong antibacterial herbs, cortisone, carbonated drinks, lack
of sleep, laxatives and birth control pills.5 Poor diet, toxins in
the blood stream and emotional upset further rob the body of the probiotics it
needs. Natural aging also takes a toll on our probiotic stores. Studies show that most North Americans have less
than half the amount of probiotics needed for optimal health.6 As
friendly bacteria in the bowel are depleted, the body is subject to numerous
diseases, including colitis, diabetes, meningitis, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid
disease and even bowel cancer. A deficiency in friendly bacteria can bring on a
host of additional problems associated with bowel toxicity. Following the lifestyle that depletes probiotics
has taken thousands of people further and further from optimal health. The
results have been staggering. Infectious diseases that once were considered to
be under control have re-emerged with more ferocity than ever. Flus and colds
are more frequent, more debilitating than ever.7 Whenever an individual experiences the results
of a depleted probiotic supply, their doctor’s first inclination is often to
treat the resulting infection or virus with an antibiotic. Ironically, the
strategy used to protect us from disease further complicates the situation and
actually puts us at greater risk. Antibiotics not only kill the bad bacteria,
they also wipe out the good strains (those same strains that have already been
depleted by the lifestyle and environmental factors noted above). Females may be all too familiar with this
vicious cycle. How many women have gone to the doctor because they had a cold or
ear infection, were given an antibiotic, and within a few weeks have had to go
back to see the doctor, this time with a yeast infection? The antibiotic may
have done its job of killing the bacteria that caused the cold or infection, but
at the same time, it depleted the stores of friendly bacteria that keep the
yeast overgrowth in check. Yet still, antibiotics are often prescribed
indiscriminately, even for minor ailments, without any thought as to whether
they are really necessary for that situation. Don’t think because you
haven’t taken an antibiotic lately that your probiotic supply is fine. Even though you haven’t had a written
prescription for an antibiotic, chances are you have still taken significant
amounts of antibiotics during the past few months. You see, animals (including
cows, pigs and chickens) are fed antibiotics in order to keep them well and to
promote growth. In fact, in North America, half of the antibiotics
produced—over 20 million pounds each year—are fed to animals. Dairy products
as well contain high levels of antibiotics.8 What is the answer then, if our lifestyles and
environmental factors are taking away from our supply of friendly bacteria? The
Greatest Vitamin in the World provides a constant supply. Many products
on the market (acidophilus or salivarius supplements) are single-strain
products, and as a result do not provide the combination of benefits that can
come from a blend of several different strains like that found in The
Greatest Vitamin in the World. When selecting the probiotics for The
Greatest Vitamin in the World we chose stabilized strains of friendly
bacteria. Stabilized strains of friendly bacteria are hearty and resilient, able
to survive the many changes in pH and temperature encountered before reaching
the lower intestine where these bacteria can grow. As the friendly bacteria grow and fill in the
spaces in your intestine, there will be no “vacancies” where bad bacteria
can implant. Choose to protect yourself from toxins, harmful bacteria and their
resulting infectious diseases by restoring your friendly bacteria.
Nutritionally, probiotics can be restored by eating fermented foods. However,
unless you are eating such foods on a daily basis, you are most likely not
getting enough friendly bacteria to make up for what is lost due to dietary and
environmental factors. With the factors of constant stress, overuse of
prescription antibiotics, and antibiotics in our foods, the probiotics in The
Greatest Vitamin in the World are really the only way to ensure optimum
bacteria balance. Remember, probiotic supplementation is particularly
important if you are under stress. Your friendly bacteria supply should also be
restored through supplementation if you have recently taken antibiotics or are
planning for or recovering from surgery. Friendly bacteria supplementation can
be particularly beneficial for individuals who are lactose intolerant. Also,
anyone who is frequently sick, has recently been exposed to an infectious
disease, or is experiencing symptoms of bowel toxicity may find the probiotics
to be extremely helpful.9 Make a choice to improve and protect your immune
system from the ravages of stress and lifestyle, rather than leaving yourself
open for any bacterial invader that comes your way every time you eat, drink or
breathe. This will serve you well and take you closer to your destination of
health as you make probiotic supplementation part of your journey. Try
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