It is in yogurt, in various cultured milk products, and in the concentrated supplement C dophilus . These infection fighters that should be present in our colon can help fight diarrhea and constipation whether it arises from adverse food reactions or from the use of various over the counter prescription drugs. Acidophilus bacteria are very helpful in restoring and maintaining a healthy internal ecology. Many antibiotics that are used, kill these friends as well as the harmful bacteria in the intestines. Taking C dophilus helps restore these friendly bacteria.
T here are additional benefits provided by the C dophilus .
A healthy intestinal flora helps keep in check the opportunistic candida albicans which causes some yeast infections. Another bonus produced by these friendly bacteria - when they are established and growing in our colon, they control bad bacteria and detoxify the colon. T he vitamin C and the bioflavonoids that are formulated with the acidophilus help keep the bacteria healthy and function as antioxidants in the intestinal tract and in the cells that line the gut. To maintain freshness and prolong the viability of the bacteria, the product is produced regularly in small batches and stored under refrigeration up to the time it is shipped. C dophilus maintains full potency for 9 months when refrigerated, only 6 months when not refrigerated.