Contents
What are Nutritional Supplements?
How to Find the Right Supplements
How to Take Supplements
Nutritional Supplement Tables
Vitamins
Minerals
Botanicals
Amino Acids
Essential Fatty Acids
Digestive Enzymes
Phytochemicals
Fiber
Probiotics
Unique Nutritional Compounds
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Probiotics
The human digestive system contains more than 500 kinds of bacteria. Many of these bacteria, called probiotics, are essential to the proper breakdown of food and regulation of other, harmful bacteria. Two of the most beneficial bacteria are acidophilus and bifidus:
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Acidophilus |
Improves digestive function and eases IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders. Destroys harmful bacteria. Fights yeast infections. Reduces cholesterol. Relieves allergy symptoms. Fights bad breath. May suppress carcinogens. |
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Bifidus |
Eases lactose intolerance. Relieves bowel irritation. Reduces bloating and gas. Combats vaginal and urinary tract infections. |
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