The idea behind ingesting live bacteria came from the discovery that increasing beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract could promote longevity by reducing toxins. Study after study proved this to be true and because of them, science has made it easier for us to participate in the health benefits by creating probiotics.

Understanding Probiotics:

There are many different kinds of probiotics. As published in a newsletter put forth by the National Center for Complementary Medicine, “Most often, they come from two groups of bacteria, lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Within each group, there are different species (for example, lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidus), and within each species, different strains (or varieties).” Additionally, the Get the Facts publication states that “Effects found from one species or strain of probiotics do not necessarily hold true for others, or even for different preparations of the same species or strain.”

So What Can Probiotics Do For You?

Various strains of probiotics are being investigated for their role in inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, prevention of diarrhea caused by pathogens, sensitivities to allergens and strengthening the immune system. But overall, probiotics protect against disease and help your digestive system absorb food and nutrients more efficiently. Because the digestive system has such a strong, symbiotic relationship with other systems in your body, the value of keeping it healthy is enormous.

Here are several other areas where probiotics, and specifically those that include the strain of bacteria found in Res-Q ProBiotic, may have huge health benefits:

Kidney Stones

Researchers are investigating some probiotics for their role in preventing a certain kind of kidney stone. The specific strain of lactobacillus acidophilus found in Res-Q ProBiotic was shown in a study to degrade oxalate in the gut, which may prove beneficial to those with “increased body burden of oxalate and oxalate-associated disorders.”¹

Immune System

Probiotics, vitamins and vaccinations improve immune response. Various strains of probiotics were consumed after vaccination and the strains tested produced a “faster response to the vaccination”² and the strain of lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) used had increased serum IgG. Therefore, the specific strain of lactobacillus acidophilus that is found in Res-Q ProBiotic may be beneficial for health of the immune system.

Gastro Infections

Due to changes in “gut physiology, immune-system reactivity and diet,” older adults are more likely to get sick with “gastrointestinal infections.” The Infectious Diseases Society of America states that the gut microflora provides a “natural defense” against invading microorganisms. Changes in elderly people and surrounding bacteria may contribute to “alterations in bacterial metabolism” that could mean “higher levels of infection.”

Supplementing was shown to help restore the levels of the microflora bifidobacteria that is reduced in older adults.³ A capsule was given with a cold drink twice per day after meals to support travel though the stomach better. The supplement was shown to be effective—making it all the way to the gut—and bacteria levels were replenished.

The strain of bifidobacterium bifidum that was used in this study is the same strain found in Res-Q ProBiotic. Since there are so many different kinds of probiotics, strain identity is very important for researchers who are trying to ascertain from available studies the health benefits of a particular probiotic supplement.

Digestive-Tract Health

The above report also states that probiotic supplements may help prevent various forms of diarrhea that are common to everyone: traveler’s diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics (which tend to kill bacteria) and diarrhea caused by bacterial, viral or parasitic infection.

Gut microflora, also called intestinal microflora, plays an important role in the digestive tract to help ferment and convert undigested carbohydrates such as lactose, fiber and starch into useful metabolic products that aid the body’s health, its production of B vitamins and nutrient absorption.

Protection Against Evil Bacteria

Not all bacteria have good benefits. Some bacteria in the gut produce toxins, not to mention the various viruses, fungi, harmful bacteria and pathogens that seek to invade and make us sick. Therefore, having a healthy balance of good bacteria (microflora) in the gut can improve health.

In fact, there’s such a thing as the “barrier effect” of gut flora. Good bacteria can provide a barrier to prevent harmful bacteria from taking over the territory and curbing the growth of harmful things like clostridium difficile. One way this takes place is by good bacteria competing for nutrition and attaching to “sites to the epithelium of the colon.” Likewise, good bacteria breeds more good bacteria and less bad bacteria. Therefore, putting good bacteria into the body with probiotic supplements or by eating yogurt every day may keep you well, promote longevity and aid digestion.

References:

1. Oxalate consumption by lactobacilli: evaluation of oxalyl-CoA decarboxylase and formyl-CoA transferase activity in Lactobacillus acidophilus. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 103: 1600–1609. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03388.x

2. Effects of seven potential probiotic strains on specific immune responses in healthy adults: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, 53: 107–113. doi: 10.1111/j.1574-695X.2008.00413.x

3. Microbiological Effects of Consuming a Synbiotic Containing Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium lactis, and Oligofructose in Elderly Persons, Determined by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Counting of Viable Bacteria. Clin Infect Dis. (2005) 40(1): 28-37 doi:10.1086/426027

Res-Q ProBiotic can be used by anyone as part of a healthy diet to help maintain a healthy digestive system. For optimal results,Res-Q ProBiotic should be used with Res-Q All Essential Enzymes. Both products help absorption of nutrients and aid digestion.

Many are not aware that 70 to 80 percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system, making the proper functioning of your intestinal system vital to your overall health. 

The presence of too many pathogenic “bad” bacteria can adversely affect other important organ systems, interfere with nutrient absorption and compromise our body’s immune system. Micro-organisms are tiny living organisms: bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can be seen only under a microscope. 

Res-Q ProBiotic can help restore benefical bacteria that is essential to the health of the digestive tract. Today’s diet can cause an imbalance of the bacteria in the digestive tract; the presence of “friendly” bacteria is essential to help protect our immune system by inhibiting harmful bacteria that can contribute to infections. Furthermore, antibiotics can destroy the good bacteria. Therefore, anyone taking antibiotics may want to discuss taking Res-Q ProBiotic with their doctor.

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Res-Q ProBiotic

Supplementing the diet with probiotics may help us to feel better and stay well longer. In fact, today, the demand for probiotics supplements has increased reflected by the increased spending on probiotic supplements.      

Res-Q ProBiotic contains a blend of multiple kinds of probiotics for optimal intestinal health.

A recent 2009 news article pointed out that studies on lactose intolerance, and diarrhea indicate that you need one to ten billion bacteria daily in order to have results. Your yogurt may not be providing this amount. Yogurts may not even list the amounts.

Most yogurts have approximately only one billion live cells in an 8oz serving. Res-Q ProBiotic formula is manufactured with twenty billion live cells to provide you with the full benefits of probiotics.

Probiotics are living micro-organisms that provide health benefits. Since the gut contains micro-organisms naturally, it only makes sense that we want more of the good ones to dwell in our bodies.

Probiotics are also referred to as “Friendly Bacteria” or “Friendly Flora.”

The balance of bacteria in the digestive tract is thought to affect the delicate balance of the immune system because different bacteria affect the immune system in different ways. Friendly bacteria support the immune system and promote good health and wellness by providing healthy bacteria to help in the fight against illness and also by deterring inflammation in the bowel. Probiotics are friendly-fighters, fighting for our good health. 

The natural balance of life in the gut can be disturbed by use of antibiotics which destroy the good bacteria and increase yeast growth. Also, bad micro-organisms (bacteria) that is not friendly can offset the balance of the friendly, happy, life in the gut and make us sick.  This is why probiotics help us to stay healthy and well. 

The practice of using probiotics and the thought that probiotics are good for us has been around for years.

It is only in more recent years that we are able to analyze them and perform clinical studies to learn more about how and why probiotics help our health. For example, due to the stress that athletes undergo, the immune system can become comprised increasing susceptibility to illness.  In a placebo-controlled clinical study on the effect of probiotics, the duration of the cold symptoms was reduced in the group that took a probiotic supplement versus those that took the placebo pills.  

Friendly bacteria may also support regularity by reducing occasional bouts of diarrhea. Ever notice intestinal upsets are easily brought on after we ate something?

Good bacteria helps keep our digestive tract healthy and functioning well.

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References:
Getting to Know “Friendly Bacteria”, Complimentary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institute of Health, Newsletter Volume XIII, Number 2, Summer 2006  
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008 Feb 13.
How does your yogurt stack up? GuelphMercury.com, April 2009

Res-Q Probiotic provides a complete spectrum of species from both kinds of popular probiotics: Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics are beneficial microbiota that live in the digestive tract. Without probiotics, we could become more susceptible to penetration from harmful kinds of bacteria that cause illness and digestive tract health problems. Probiotics, the good flora, help balance the ecosystem of the digestive system and promote colon health. Probiotics play a role in the digestion process by helping to break down remaining undigested food components. This allows for less waste and a healthier digestive system.

Res-Q All Essential Enzymes and Res-Q ProBiotic work together to promote digestion and promote a clean, healthy digestive system.Better digestion and a cleaner, healthier digestive tract means better nutrient absorption, less toxins and better absorption of nutrients from your other supplements as well. Therefore, digestive-system health has a lot to do with the health of the entire body.

Res-Q Probiotic helps occasional diarrhea

Probiotics have a long history of use to aid occasional diarrhea. Scientific studies support the fact that specific species of probiotics help aid in the prevention of occasional diarrhea from intestinal upsets and diarrhea from antiobiotic use.

Res-Q ProBiotic combines multiple species of probiotics for added health benefits for the digestive tract. Res-Q ProBiotic contains the right combination of species shown in clinical studies to help aid in the prevention of occasional diarrhea including diarrhea related to antiobiotic use.

Scientific evidence supports that probiotic use helps provide intestinal balance by promoting good bacteria which helps battle the growth of bad bacteria. The use of antibiotics may kill the good beneficial bacteria.