Herpes simplex or cold sores have also been linked to low levels of friendly bacteria. Supplementing your diet with a friendly bacteria preparation like Sangster's Super Lacto-Dophilus may relieve many of these conditions. Another benefit of adding friendly bacteria in a supplement form has been relief from certain food allergies. Some allergies can be eliminated with proper digestion of foods. Supplementing with Sangster's Super Lacto-Dophilus also has relieved bad breath and skin problems.
Supplements come in many forms.
Some have single strains of bacteria and others are formulated as combinations. It is known that actively growing bacteria can inhibit each other but, in a supplement form, most of these bacteria are in dry powder or freeze-dried form. They are dormant and will not have this effect on each other. The two main strains of friendly bacteria are L. acidophilus and L. bifidus. These should be included in all preparations.