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 colonization, 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™.

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