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yogurt (made without the use of antibiotics and toxic pesticides), and that the label certifies it contains live active cultures like Lactobacillus (L) Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei and L. Reuteri. The challenge is for the bacteria to survive the hostile gastric juice environment of the stomach, on its way to the small intestines to add too the colony of existing bacteria and become food for future bacteria. Researchers at Tufts University discovered that a strain of Lactobacillus GG (LGG), stood out from over 1,000 different strains analyzed for its ability to survive the stomach's gastric juices, hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

Pre biotic - are non- digestible fiber foods that act as a host to feed and promote bacterial colonies, most notably bifidobacteria, mainly in the large intestine. The formation of short chain fatty acids from these fiber foods not only feed the good bacteria, but also the muscosa cells in the colon wall. Pre biotic's play a role in the muscosa cells ability to absorb the minerals calcium, magnesium and iron, along with the vitamins niacin, folic acid , B-6 and vitamin K. Pro biotic foods contain the phytochemicals, inulin and oligosaccharids, and are found in garlic, onions, asparagus, artichokes, chicory, bananas, wheat , barley, and rye. It is estimated that American eat less than 3 grams daily of these foods, far less what is needed for optimum intestinal health.

Symbiotic - is the combining of both pro biotic and pre biotic in the same product. A good example are the latest yogurt's that contain live active cultures (pro biotic) and add inulin (pre biotic). This makes for a winning combination to add too the number of good bacteria both in the small intestine (lactobacillus) and large intestine (bifidobacteria).

Autointoxicat ion is self-poisoning caused by bad bacteria, metabolic wastes and others toxins produced within the large intestine. It originates in an unhealthy colon, and often results in constipation. What steps can be taken to maintain optimum intestinal health? A detoxification program is a good start , those with extremely weak immune system should use caution. Eat a diet of organic whole grains, fruits and vegetables, with daily fiber consisting of 30 grams of both soluble and insoluble. Incorporate a daily routine of both pro and pre biotic foods. Drink 8-10 glasses of bottled water to assist the elimination process. A lifestyle of 3-4 hour of exercise weekly will aid in mechanical digestion and reduce transit time

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