2007-02-01 21:55:14 · 6 answers · asked by saspastal 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It adds good bacteria that we need that may be depleted due to taking medications for infections. It helps us fight off fungal infections like yeast,thrush,candida,etc.
2007-02-01 22:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acidophilus is the naturally occuring flora in your intestinal tract. Yogurt has lots. You can also get it in capsule form from drug stores.
2007-02-02 06:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a probiotic. It acts as normal intestinal flora and causes competitive inhibition of disease- causing bacteria so that they can't survive .
2007-02-02 12:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to replace the bacteria in the gut - especially if you have had antibiotics.
2007-02-02 07:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It aids in digestion.
2007-02-02 06:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by shark_315 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fantastic for thrush.
2007-02-02 05:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋