High-Quality Probiotics for Gastrointestinal Health

With claims of overall health and longevity, as well as repairing gastrointestinal health, probiotics are generating buzz in the world of science. Probiotics, first discovered in 5000 B.C., help to support the natural balance of your gut flora. These microorganisms live in your intestines, ready to work on digesting the food you eat after it has been through your stomach. More specifically, they feed on carbohydrates and assist with what the stomach and amylase cannot break down on their own.

"Beneficial" and "harmful" bacteria exist in your intestines, and an ideal environment contains more beneficial than harmful bacteria. Probiotics lower the pH of your intestines to encourage and secure the survival of beneficial bacteria, keeping the harmful bacteria population down. This reduces indigestion, gas and bloating.

Crohn's disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and generalized gastrointestinal upset cause over 3.5 million visits to the doctor annually. Many scientific studies have shown that regular consumption of beneficial bacteria, or probiotics, can dramatically improve any chronic digestive symptoms. Your ability to absorb nutrients from food is enhanced when the gut flora have a symbiotic, balanced relationship. This is attained by supplementing with probiotics to promote growth of any types of bacteria that are not surviving, while cutting down on certain bacteria that are overpopulated. Yogurt claims to provide regularity because it contains probiotics. Many fermented foods contain specific strains of gut bacteria to support your intestines in the same way, even preventing diarrhea.


If you reside in or near a city and drink the tap water, you are killing many strands of your gut bacteria from the chlorine and fluoride. In addition, stress has been shown to reduce the body's ability to breed more bacteria. Alcohol consumption, prescription antibiotics, and even birth control negatively impact the levels of intestinal flora.

Integrative Therapeutics Probiotic Pearls are designed to withstand the acid of the stomach, and be utilized in the intestines. There is a formula for children here, and adults here.
Nordic Naturals Pro Omega Probiotic softgels are another great supplement that also contain essential fatty acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6, to reduce inflammation in the body.

Increasing the efficiency of your digestive system, alleviating discomfort and intestinal disorders, and even improving food intolerances or allergies can be achieved from supplementing with probiotics. 


For an excellent selection of high-quality probiotics, please visit the Probiotics Section on CAMFormulas.com!