Plant enzymes may help:

Stomach Problems: When taken with meals, Enzymes may help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, fatigue after eating, water retention, acid reflux, and more.

Arthritis: Swollen joints have been shown to contain protein-rich fluid, which causes pain. Enzymes may help decrease protein buildup.

Heart Function: Improperly digested fats can accumulate in the blood stream and may end up stored in the arteries and veins, making the heart work harder. Lipase helps break down fat particles to be used as fatty acids or burned for energy. Enzymes may assist with blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Mood Swings: Improperly digested sugars and carbohydrates can cause mood swings, blood sugar elevation, irritability and even hypoglycemia, when not properly broken down. Enzymes works to break them down correctly.

Lactose Intolerance: Lactase, the enzyme that digests lactose (milk sugar), can help reduce gas and uncomfortable indigestion that may occur after consumption of milk products. Enzymes may help to process milk sugars more effectively.

Regularity: The combination of enzymes in this formula may increase the effectiveness of fiber and encourage waste elimination. Many people experience positive results when using Plant Enzymes to help with constipation or diarrhea.

A.D.D. or Hyperactivity: Certain symptoms associated with these conditions have been linked to nutrient imbalances in the bloodstream. Enzymes help increase nutrient absorption and may help with hyperactivity, irritability, and the inability to concentrate. Enzymes are critical for every function in the body. Deficiencies may lead to serious illnesses. Many people experiencing chronic illness or disease turn to strong medications for relief. Over time these medications may alleviate the symptoms of the illness, but they may also decrease enzyme efficiency, which can result in new problems.

ACIDOPHILUS: NOW® is pleased to introduce Stabilized Acidophilus, a real-time lab-tested acidophilus. Because some strains of acidophilus are more stable then others, scientists have developed a proprietary method that optimizes growth medium during fermentation. This method uses specific fermentation and drying techniques to insure that each batch of stabilized acidophilus contains the hardiest strains of this important probiotic. In addition, substantial overages are incorporated to guarantee full potency at room temperature for the entire life of the product. Finally, stabilized acidophilus is packaged in glass for maximum p.

Your digestive tract is host to about 400 different kinds of bacteria and yeasts. Among these, Lactobacillus acidophilus and other members of the Lactobacillus family are especially important to your health. Acidophilus is considered a "probiotic" bacteria because it helps to maintain intestinal health, and serves as a natural antibiotic against potentially harmful organisms. Taking acidophilus as a nutritional supplement will help maintain the normal balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and vagina. Protection from moisture.

Many people take acidophilus to treat and prevent digestive disorders, vaginal infections, and other illnesses. As it boosts benign and suppresses destructive bacteria, acidophilus allows the body to maintain a healthy bacterial balance. Acidophilus is often recommended as a safeguard during antibiotic therapy, which can suppress beneficial bacteria and trigger the growth of yeast infections.Acidophilus may offer general health protection, as well. Several studies suggest that it functions as an immunity enhancer, and may suppress the toxic effects of carcinogens (cancer-causing agents).

Specifically, acidophilus is most commonly used to:

• Ease irritable bowel syndrome. Acidophilus may bring relief to many people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a constellation of gastro-intestinal symptoms that include abdominal bloating, cramping, and diarrhea. A recent study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that acidophilus showed a significant benefit in 50% of patients with the primary symptoms of IBS
• Control diarrhea. If your diarrhea is due to antibiotic use, acidophilus will help to correct the bacterial imbalances caused by the drug. In fact, if you are prone to antibiotic-associated diarrhea, it's probably a good idea to start both the acidophilus and medication at the same time. It may be wise to take acidophilus along on your next trip to the tropics, as well. Some strains of traveler's diarrhea may be weakened by acidophilus, perhaps because the immune-boosting effects of probiotics help to reduce intestinal inflammation.
• Reduce flatulence. As it restores a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive tract, acidophilus can keep gas-producers in the large intestine from multiplying. Increasing the gut's level of good bacteria relieves flatulence while lessening gas and bloating.
• Combat vaginal yeast and other infections associated with Candida. A yeast that normally lives in harmony in your body, Candida albicans can begin to overgrow following antibiotic therapy. Chronic candidiasis such as this can produce digestive disturbances, fatigue, and allergies, among other symptoms. Because they promote a healthy intestinal environment, acidophilus and other probiotics can help to halt Candida overgrowth. Using antibiotics only when
  truly necessary will also help you avoid the problem of Candida infection.
• For treating and preventing vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida, acidophilus may be particularly effective. A 2000 study in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics attributed the increase in recurring vaginal candidiasis worldwide to growing antibiotic resistance as well as to a lack of sufficient Lactobacilli in many women. According to the study's authors, Lactobacilli constitute "the vagina's primary defense mechanism against Candida.
• Relieve urinary tract infections. Lactobacilli such as acidophilus are the dominant members of healthy bacterial life in the urinary tract. Studies have shown that as "bacteriocins" or antibiotic-like substances, they are powerful enough to neutralize Escherichia (E.) coli bacteria, the source of many urinary tract infections.
• Battle bad breath. As bacteria in your mouth work to break down food particles, they can multiply and release foul-smelling chemicals. Usually, good oral hygiene is adequate to clear out offensive mouth odors. But when you need extra help, adding acidophilus to your system can encourage more efficient digestion and reduce the number of odor-producing bacteria.

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