Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a naturally occurring beneficial bacterium which supports the health of the intestinal tract. It maintains a healthy microflora by protecting the body against an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and fungi. Lactobacillus acidophilus implants itself on the intestinal walls, as well as on the lining of the vagina, cervix, and urethra, thereby preventing other organisms from multiplying to the extent that they can cause infections.
Benefits of Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Replaces the friendly intestinal bacteria destroyed by antibiotics.
- Reduces blood cholesterol level
- Protects against gastrointestinal upsets, abdominal pains, constipation and antibiotic-induced diarrhea
- Prevents and cures all types of food allergy
- Useful in vaginal candidiasis
- Alleviates symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- Produces substances called bacteriocins , which act as natural antibiotics to kill undesirable micro-organisms
- Corrects lactose intolerance
- Enhances synthesis of B-complex vitamins and improves absorption of calcium
- Attenuates Immune function
| Description | Cream to brown coloured powder with characteristic odour |
| Identification | Ellipsoidal spores |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 5.0% |
| Standard concentration | 20 /50/100/150 Billion cfu/gm |
| Pathogens: Escherichia coli Salmonella species Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Should be absent/10g Should be absent/10g Should be absent/g Should be absent/g |
| Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g |