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What Acidophilus Does

By Don Raall

A remarkable number of nutritionally knowledgeable individuals have no idea what

acidophilus is or what it can do for them health wise. Few realize that acidophilus keeps

the intestines clean, eliminates bad breath and flatulence, improves the complexion and

reverses the intestinal damage caused by antibiotic treatment. Many doctors prescribe

acidophilus in conjunction with oral antibiotic treatment because antibiotics destroy the

friendly intestinal flora, causing an overgrowth of the fungus

fungus can grow in the intestines, vagina, lungs, mouth (thrush), on the fingers, or under

the fingernails or toenails. It usually disappears after a few days of large amounts of

acidophilus.

Lactobacillus acidophilus oracidophilus, as it is clinically known, is much stronger than

yogurt (though it

“acidophilus culture,” incubated in either soy, milk, or yeast bases. Vitamin K and all the

B vitamins are synthesized by acidophilus milk (now available in most health food

stores) or, in far greater concentration, from pure acidophilus culture.

If acidophilus is taken on a daily basis, the entire bacteria population of the intestine

(which make up 80 percent of the solid material of the stools) become lactic acid

organisms which destroy the gas-forming and disease and odor-producing bacteria. The

desirable (“friendly”) bacteria live

days unless milk in some form or milk sugar is supplied to them.

Monilia abricans. Theis present in yogurt). It is available (In health food stores) asonly on milk sugar (lactose) and can die within five

FRIENDLY BACTERIA

When given a continuous supply of food, the lactic-acid bacteria may grow for weeks

(or even months) after acidophilus has been discontinued. Persons who are planning to

go on vacation can insure themselves against intestinal upsets (so common when one

drinks different water and ingests exotic foods) by taking acidophilus for several weeks

before they leave home.

Lactose, complex carbohydrates, pectin, vitamin C and roughage encourage additional

growth of friendly intestinal bacteria. But friendly bacteria can die within five days

unless continuously supplied with some form of lactic acid or lactose. Antibiotics are

often prescribed for acne or other skin problems. But acidophilus Is usually highly

effective against skin conditions. Check with your doctor (or dermatologist) in regard to

a program of acidophilus culture twice a day.

Doctor Phillip Evans, an advocate of orthomolecular nutrition, believes that the regular

consumption of acidophilus culture (in some form) is vastly more important than most

nutritionists imagine. Doctor Evans who runs a health clinic in Colorado (and who has

written a well-received book on

that the basis for good health resides in the condition of one’s intestinal flora.

“I practice good nutrition myself and I advocate good nutrition. I am 100 percent

convinced that most individuals feel stress, anxiety and are prone to all sorts of ailments

due to a nutritional imbalance. But I am also convinced that even the best diet-one

composed of all the necessary vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, etc.-will not

benefit an individual nearly as much if his intestinal flora is deficient in friendly bacteria.

I have personally observed over 500 cases where individuals with bad complexions, bad

breath, excessive body odor, constipation, vitamin B-complex deficiencies, bloating, gas,

ulcers, fatigue, red eyes and host of other chronic disorders have accomplished seeming

miracles by simply adding acidophilus culture to their daily diets. The exterior of the

body in particular reflects the condition of ones intestinal condition. Lack-lustre eyes,

poor skin, dull hair, excessive wrinkles, etc.; are all subtle signs that one’s intestinal flora

are signs that one’s intestinal flora are begging for the backing of friendly bacteria. Once

internal putrefaction is corrected the entire exterior of the body virtually glows with good

health. And when you have established sufficient friendly intestinal bacteria, a small

daily serving of yogurt will usually provide enough acidophilus to keep you glowing.”

The Biochemical Basis For Disease and Disorders) feels

UNFRIENDLY BACTERIA

It is putrefaction (the decomposing of organic matter by

intestines, which often causes bad breath; this sort of “mouth odor” is in reality intestinal

odor and it is totally resistant to mouthwash or breath-spray. This condition is usually

accompanied by foul-smelling flatulence (an accumulation of gas); an intensive course of

acidophilus culture usually reverses this problem.

Doctor James Carmeli, Ph. D., formerly a pharmacologist with a large drug company,

stresses that “faulty elimination can best be permanently and healthfully relieved through

the faithful ingestion of acidophilus culture.” Dr. Carmeli adds:

“The middle-aged and elderly in particular should be encouraged to regularly take

acidophilus in some form due to their comparative inactivity and a greater tendency to

develop at least semi-chronic constipation. Diverticulosis (stagnant food or fecal matter

in the colon and intestines) is common in the elderly and can be completely and

permanently relieved by the regular use of acidophilus culture. Not only the middle-aged

or elderly can benefit from acidophilus, however. Babies and young children who were

give acidophilus will unquestionably maintain a higher degree of health throughout

childhood and for the rest of their lives (providing friendly bacteria are established and

maintained with acidophilus or yogurt). Acidophilus is one of the best health insurance

policies anyone can invest in.”

unfriendly bacteria) in the

“….a small daily serving of yogurt…”

Calcium deficiencies (which are extremely prevalent) can be swiftly relieved by using

acidophilus milk or yogurt. The calcium in yogurt and acidophilus milk is already

dissolved; hence it is more readily absorbed than in fresh milk; and many persons,

particularly elderly ones, tolerate cultured milks better than fresh.

Gout also responds miraculously to acidophilus (milk, yogurt, or acidophilus culture).

Beauticians and cosmeticians the world over are beginning to realize the enormous value

of regularly using the acidophilus culture to clear and beautify the skin. Nutritionists,

however, who should be even more lavish in their praise for this “internal housecleaning”

component, have had surprisingly little to say about AC-perhaps because the culture is in

yogurt and is taken for granted. But acidophilus culture (in either powder, liquid or tablet

form) is

establishing a veritable army of friendly bacteria in the intestines. Anyone at any age will

find acidophilus culture to be a sort of foundation or basis for building better health;

when the intestinal flora are sufficient, all the rest of your vitamins, minerals, food

supplements and good nutrition will be working in a more favorable environment to do

their part in

much stronger than yogurt and therefore vastly more effective for rapidlyguaranteeing you buoyant health.❐

Reprint from

Let’s LIVE®

MAGAZINE

JULY 1983

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