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Acidophilus The bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus that is usually found in yogurt. acidophilus, n Latin names: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus; part used: entire organism; uses: stimulates growth of bacteria in digestive tract; treats urinary tract infections, yeast infections, thrush in babies; also claimed to encourage nonspecific immunity and to prevent cancerous growths in breast and colon; precautions: lactose intolerance. Also called Bacid, Lactinex, MoreDophilus, Probiata, Probiotics, Superdolphilus, or yogurt. |
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The breast feeders harbor more of the beneficial,
food-digesting bacteria, such as acidophilus and bifidus, as well as
less of the coliform Escherichia coli and other germs that can make
infants sick. Furthermore, to get the full benefit of phytoestrogens, you
need friendly bacteria such as acidophilus.
Repeated treatment of mycosis and infections of the urinary tract did
not lead to substantial clinical improvement nor did symptomatic
treatment with corticosteroids or with Lactobacillus acidophilus. |
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