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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Are Acidophilus Bifidus & L Casei

Health Encyclopedia: Yeast Infections And Yogurt

Definition


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Question:

Does yogurt help prevent yeast infections?

Answer:

Several studies have suggested that one cup of yogurt a day(only the kind that has acidophilus bacteria) may reduce the frequency of vaginal yeast infections. Check the label for the statement "contains live cultures" or similar text.


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Expert & Community Posts

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...a capsule that contains good gut bacteria such as acidophilus, lactobacillus, and bifidus. In my... Read more »

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An RA Beginner’s Guide: How to Manage Medication Side Effects
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...often, constipation. My naturopath suggested taking acidophilus (a helpful bacteria)... Read more »

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A Closer Look at Probiotics
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...also be taken as in capsules, tablets, and powders. Acidophilus is a generalized term referring... Read more »

Health Guide

Yeast Infections
...refined carbohydrates, including alcohol. Hudson also recommends eating eight ounces of unsweetened acidophilus yogurt (the kind with active cultures in it) every day. If you can't stomach the... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Encephalopathy
...drugs can cause toxic side effects.Adding non-ammonia producing bacteria to the intestine, including L. acidophilus and E. faecium, is showing promise as a safe and effective... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Prevention
...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one Finnish study, children attending day... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors
...a lower risk for colon cancer if it contains live active bacterial cultures, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, that are called probiotics. These "friendly bacteria" appear to protect the colon... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Other Treatments
...have other health benefits as well. The best-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which is found in yogurt and other fermented milk products (kefir). The probiotics... Read more »

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