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Probiotics
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Probiotics refer to friendly bacteria which contribute to the health of the intestinal tract.

1. Positive Health Affects

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A selection of the positive health affects of probiotics can be summarized with the following excerpts from “Probiotics” by Leon Chaitow and Natasha Trenev.

Probiotics by Leon Chaitow and Nathasha Trenev - They manufacture B-vitamins, such as biotin, niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6) and folic acid.

- They act as anti-carcinogenic (anti-cancer) factors, with powerful anti-tumour potentials.

- They act as ‘watchdogs’ by keeping an eye on, and effectively controlling, the spread of undesirable microorganisms (by altering the acidity of the region they inhabit and/or producing specific antibiotic substances, as well as by depriving rival unfriendly bacteria of their nutrients). The antibiotics some of the friendly bacteria produce are effective against many harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi. Not the least of the potentially harmful yeasts controlled by some lactobacilli is “Candida albicans,” now implicated in many health problems in people who are malnourished or whose immune systems are depleted.

- They effectively help to control high cholesterol levels, thereby affording us protection from the cardiovascular damage which excessive levels of this nevertheless important substance can create.

- They sometimes act to relieve the symptoms of anxiety.

- They play a role in protecting against the negative effects of radiation and toxic pollutants, enhancing immune function.

- They help considerably to enhance bowel function. Where bowel bacteria are absent, the function of peristalsis is impaired, and the amount of time it take for food to pass completely through the system is much increased.

- 60 percent of the circulating female hormones such as estrogen are excreted into the GI tract in the bile. The hormones are then, in normal conditions, acted upon–a process known as deconjugation–by bacterial enzymes such as sulphatase catalyse before most of it (some is excreted in the faeces) is re-absorbed into the bloodstream. From there, it is sent back to the liver for reactivation into a biologically active form.

[The author goes on to discuss how problems with the beneficial bacterial population in the intestines cause by antibiotics (for example) can lead to much lower levels of hormones being recirculated into the bloodstream. This can be a major problem for women.]

2. Causes of Loss of Probiotics

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Probiotics can be negatively affected by the following:

- Unhealthy diet, especially a diet that leads to regular indigestion.

- Poor digestion of food from various causes and/or poor elimination of wastes.

- Antibiotics can kill a significant percentage of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. The amount killed is largely dependant upon whether they are narrow-spectrum or wide- spectrum antibiotics and how long they are used for. If you are forced to use antibiotics, use narrow-spectrum antibiotics for as short a time as possible and subsequently take probiotic supplements.

- Chlorinated water used on a regular basis can kill beneficial bacteria in the intestines.

- Stress, especially on-going stress negatively affects beneficial bacteria.

- Other pharmaceuticals such as steroids and NSAIDS (non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs) can have a negative affect on the beneficial bacteria in the intestines.

- Radiation (i.e., x-rays)

3. Negative Health Affects From Loss of Probiotics

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- Lack of recirculation of female hormones such as estrogen.

- Overgrowth of detrimental, disease-causing bacteria and yeasts such as Clostridium dificile, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, etc.

- Production of endotoxins in the GI Tract contributing to lupus erythematosus, psoriasis and other skin conditions, and pancreatitis (to mention just a few).

- Allows partially digested proteins to enter the bloodstream contributing to eczema, nervous system disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and a variety of immune system disorders.

- GI tract problems such as leaky bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, IBS, etc. are contributed to by loss of probiotics and appearance of detrimental bacteria.

- Specific strains of detrimental bacteria may cause health problems. For example, E. coli may lead to problems with insulin and blood sugar function. Yersinia enterocolitica produces substances which cause the over-production of thyroid hormone. This detrimental bacteria can also contribute to autoimmune diseases.

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Books —– “Probiotics” by Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O. and Natasha Trenev Thorsons Publishing Group, Northamptonshire England, c1990 ISBN 0-7225-1919-2 An excellent book.

Leon Chaitow is the editor of the “International Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine” and Natasha Trenev has over 25 years of experience studying probiotics.

Jeremija Lj. Rasic, Ph.D., a researcher in the field of probiotics contributes expertise to the book.

This book should be *required* reading by anyone interested in healing serious, chronic immune system-related disorders.

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