Two benefits of resident flora?!
Question:
Two benefits of resident flora?
Answers:
1) Beneficial bacteria well-colonized in the large intestine crowd out yeasts (primarily candida) and do not allow build-up/colonization of harmful bacteria. 2) Colonies of beneficial bacteria secrete chemicals that assist the immune system, help w/ digestion, and protect the intestine, and are actually vitamin and/or enzyme like in chemical composition.
This from Healthcastle.com: "Health Benefits of Probiotics
Studies found that probiotics may improve nutrient bioavailability, including B vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium and phosphorus.
Pediatric studies found that probiotics aids in a significantly decreasing the rate of acute diarrhea and rotavirus shedding. Parents also reported a 25% decrease in diaper rash among babies drinking formula containing probiotics.
Probiotics and active bacteria culture may improve lactose intolerance. The bacterial strain commonly used in yogurt can produce lactase enzymes. Therefore, people with lactose intolerance and children suffering from intestinal infection can usually tolerate yogurt with an active culture.
Many studies showed that by regulating intestinal transit time, probiotics improve constipation among the elderly.
Other studies showed that probiotics, especially acidophilus, promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon and reduces the conversion of bile into carcinogens (cancer causing substances).
Quite a few studies found that probiotics may enhance immunity by regulating lymphocytes as well as antibodies. "