Disease-causing organisms including harmful bacteria and fungi multiply rapidly to seize empty sites on the intestines' walls. To prevent this, a supplement with friendly bacteria or large amount of yogurt should be taken to inhibit the growth of harmful organisms. Friendly Bacteria Improves Bowel Movement and Calcium Absorption Friendly bacteria produces lactic acid which stimulates peristalsis and improves bowel movement and calcium absorption. Harmful putrefactive bacteria such as coliform bacteria, Clostridium perfringens and bacteroides multiply in the faecal matter built up due to constipation. The toxins they produce may escape into the blood stream which may carry them to anywhere in the body, even to the lungs and brain, resulting in serious health problems and poor skin, hair and nail conditions.
Friendly bacteria relieves constipation.
At the same time, it suppresses the activity of harmful bacteria in the large intestine where large colonies of these bacteria are found. Besides constipation, studies show that friendly bacteria relieves other digestive problems including diarrhea, mucous colitis, diverticulitis, antibiotic colitis, and dysentery that many suffer while travelling, especially to countries of different climates, hygienic conditions and foods. Improving calcium absorption helps build strong bones in growing children and minimizes bone loss which may lead to osteoporosis in women. Friendly Bacteria Controls Cholesterol Level Friendly bacteria changes cholesterol in food to coprostanol, a form which cannot be readily absorbed by the body. It helps recycle cholesterol to make hormones.