Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus paracasei is part of a group of lactic acid bacteria in the human body. It is found in different parts of the body, especially in the gastrointestinal tract and the urogenital tract.
Lactobacillus paracasei has all kinds of health benefits. It can help regulate the digestive system, helps convert lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid, helps prevent or treat diarrhea. It also helps prevent other digestive problems, including colic, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome.
Lactobacillus paracasei is naturally found in the gut. It can also be found in some fermented foods such as yogurts, yogurt-like fermented milk and certain cheeses.
Administration of friendly strains of bacteria is associated with a reduced risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) by 42%.
Information source:
Probiotics for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hempel S et al. JAMA 2012;307:1959–69. Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children. Goldenberg JZ et al. Cochrane database Syst Rev 2013;5:CD006095.
About 20% of women normally have Candida (a type of fungus) in the vagina without having any symptoms.
Information source:
Vulvovaginal candidosis. Jack D Sobel. Lancet 2007;369:1961-71. (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60917-9)
Exercising regularly brings a whole heap of benefits both short and long term to every aspect of your health. Improved cardiovascular fitness1 reduced blood pressure2 increased muscle strength and endurance3 increased bone density4 increased lung capacity5 improved metabolism6 increased energy levels7 to list a few, and it doesn’t stop at physical benefits.
A healthier, happier quality of life starts with your unique microbiome.