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Lactic Bacteria

ESSENTIAL COMPANIONS FOR HUMAN BEINGS

Lactic bacteria, include Acidophilus, that exists from the upper part of the small intestine to the lower part of the small intestine and Bifidobacterium, that exists from the lower part of the small intestine to the large intestine. These microorganisms have the specific property of transforming sugars almost exclusively into lactic acid and acetic acid that decrease the pH (increasing the acidity) of the intestines and produce substances that suppress harmful bacteria. They are abundant in nature and are essential for human and animal survival. They are normally present in the skin, the digestive system and in the vaginal mucosa where they fulfill numerous functions and assure the protection of tissues against the action of harmful microbes. These functions are so important that we designate lactic bacteria as “Probiotic” or agents that protect life.

LACTIC BACTERIA IN PROPHYLAXIS AND IN THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT

The normal intestinal flora is constituted from groups of microorganisms among which lactic bacteria perform essential functions:

* Transforms glucose into lactic acid, creating a favorable environment for the desirable microbial balance
* Limits the action of putrefactive microbes
* Inhibits the development of pathogenic bacteria
* Hydrolyses lactose and eliminates the intolerance of the organism toward this sugar.
* Contributes to intestinal peristalsis and accelerates the evacuation of excrements.
* Coats the intestinal mucosa and protects it against the invasion of harmful microorganisms
* Activates macrophages (immune cells) that suppress harmful bacteria and thus protect the intestines