 AIM FloraFood®
AIM FloraFood® contains a special blend of three powerful friendly
bacteria—Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and
Bifidobacterium longum.
Lactobacilli
Lactobacilli are one of the most important types of friendly bacteria
found in the digestive tract, making mainly the small intestine home.
These bacteria get their name (lacto) because they are able to turn milk
sugar into lactic acid.
Lactobacilli are able to “balance” unfriendly bacteria because when
they produce lactic acid, they alter the intestinal environment, making
it unsuitable for unfriendly bacteria. In other words, lactobacilli do
not destroy the unfriendly bacteria; they destroy their home, forcing
them to leave.
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a specially stabilized type of friendly
bacteria that flourishes in the small intestine.
One benefit of L. acidophilus is that it inhibits bacteria and
microorganisms that produce disease in the urinary tract, especially
Candida albicans. ii Another
benefit is its ability to aid in developing natural defenses against
foreign intestinal bacteria and viral infections, boosting the immune
system. iii L. acidophilus
has also shown promise in the battle against Helicobacter pylori
iv, the pathogen considered to be
one of the top two causes for peptic ulcers.
Other than the obvious health advantages, the common use of
antibiotics is often linked to gastrointestinal side effects, and the
Lactobacilli, like L. acidophilus, are thought to offset these effects
by recolonizing the intestine during and after an antibiotics course.
v
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacteria are friendly bacteria, colonizing mainly the large
intestine, or colon. Bifidobacteria are considered extremely important
to the health of the gastrointestinal tract. The bifidobacteria have
been used to address intestinal disorders, and boost the immune system.
These strains are also important for the production of B vitamins.
vi
Bifidobacteria may also reduce antibiotic-induced fluctuations in
intestinal bacteria vii and
the GI distress that can ensue. viii
Antibiotics are particularly effective at killing all kinds of bacteria,
good and bad—often leading to secondary infections.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is especially good at enhancing the body’s
immune response and inhibiting harmful enzymes.
ix Bifidobacterium longum has a
high affinity for intestinal colonizationx, improving the intestinal
environment, which leads to better regularity.
xi, xii,
xiii The complete
Digestive Health line consists of AIM
Herbal Fiberblend®, AIM
FloraFood®, AIM
PrepZymes®, and AIM
Para 90®. Use these products to help maintain your digestive health.
Complimentary Products are AIM Composure®,
AIM CranVerry®, AIM
Herbal Release®,
and AIMega™. |
