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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Where Can I Get Acidophilus

Health Encyclopedia: Yeast Infections And Yogurt

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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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An RA Beginner’s Guide: How to Manage Medication Side Effects
By Lene Andersen , Health Expert

...often, constipation. My naturopath suggested taking acidophilus (a helpful bacteria)... Read more »

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MS and Diet: Best Bet Diet and MS Recovery Diet
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...up to 5 g of evening primrose oil or borage oil16. Acidophilus 4 capsules17. Enzymes 4... Read more »

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A Closer Look at Probiotics
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

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

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They're Baaaaack -- Yeast Infections Linked To Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...most common bacteria in your vagina is Lactobacillus acidophilus, the same bacteria in yogurt's... 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 »
Sinusitis: Prevention
...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one study, milk containing the strain... Read more »

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