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Would it surprise you to learn that
each of us has literally hundreds of species of bacteria inhabiting our
intestines? Some of these bacteria are beneficial, or "friendly," while
others are not. The friendly intestinal bacteria help our bodies fight off
illness, digest food, and remove waste. They also create essential vitamins
and nutrients. But everyday elements in our foods and certain commonly used
medications can destroy this friendly bacteria. This upsets the balance
in the intestinal system and allows the unfriendly bacteria to proliferate
to a point where they may cause serious problems.
Unicity has the answer to this unhealthy dilemma. ProBionic is an exclusive
new acidophilus formulation that includes five different forms of this important
beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus sporogenes, Lactobacillus acidophillus,
Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum) for
more comprehensive intestinal support than was available in the past. In
addition to acidophilus, ProBionic contains FOS (fructooligosaccharides),
a nondigestible "food" that helps friendly bacteria thrive so that the entire
intestinal environment is supported.*
ProBionic is nitrogen packed in lightproof, water-resistant packets
that ensure the acidophilus will be effective up to the moment you use it.
And it's convenient to take. Just stir the contents of one mildly sweet
packet into the beverage of your choice. If you like, you can even take
it dry. Because maintaining your body's natural balance of friendly bacteria
is one of the primary keys to long-term good health and well being, ProBionic
should be a part of your family's nutritional regimen every day.
Research Brief
A healthy person lives in harmony with his or her intestinal flora. The
bacteria, which in a healthy person will be predominantly "friendly" types,
do a myriad of health-promoting things for the person, including detoxification,
the production of vitamins, and protecting us from unfriendly organisms.
This state is called “symbiosis." Sometimes this state of happy balance
does not exist because of the presence of pathogenic (disease-causing)
organisms, the overgrowth of unfriendly organisms that are often not considered
pathogenic, or the absence of friendly bacteria. Then, dys-symbiosis,
or "dysbiosis" exists. Some of these organisms are not considered "pathogenic"
by conventional medicine. However, weak pathogens, or a predominance of
"unfriendly" organisms can cause severe illness in a chronically ill,
weakened, or malnourished person. The eradication of these organisms can
make a dramatic difference in the person's health. A very common cause
of bacterial or fungal dysbiosis is often the repeated or long-term use
of antibiotics. Antibiotics kill both the bacteria you want them to kill
and the "friendly" bacteria in the intestine and the vagina. This leaves
these areas open to be colonized by yeast, unfriendly bacteria, and parasites.
Treatment of dysbiosis usually consists of a period of parasite cleansing
followed by a regular course of probiotics.
FAQs
Q: Will I feel a difference taking this product?
A: As digestive health improves, you may feel less bloated and
note increased energy.
Q: Why should I feel less bloating on this product?
A: The 'bloated' feeling after meals is usually caused by fermenting
bacteria. As the microflora and microfauna are regulated in your digestive
tract, some of the pathogenic bacteria causing gas may be eliminated.
References
Lee, Martin J., Ph.D. Parasites, Yeast, and Bacteria in Health and Disease,
Journal of Advancement in Medicine, Volume 8, Number 2, Summer 1995, pp.
121 and l27-128
Galland, Leo, M.D. Dysbiotic Relationships in the Bowel, American College
of Advancement in Medicine Conference, Spring 1992.
Zoppi G. Probiotics and prebiotics in the treatment of infections due
to vancomycin-dependent Enterococcus faecalis and of imbalance of the
intestinal ecosystem (dysbiosis), Acta Paediatr. 1997 Oct;86(10):1148-50.
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