Bacteria - Beneficial

Beneficial Bacteria are a group of (primitive) microorganisms that lack a distinct nuclear membrane and have a cell wall of unique composition.

 Beneficial Bacteria comprise approximately 90% of Digestive Tract Bacteria in healthy persons.

Cholesterol

 Beneficial Bacteria in the Colon may convert Cholesterol to Coprostanol for excretion, thereby lowering total serum Cholesterol levels. 

Digestive System

 Various species of Beneficial Bacteria (as well as various species of potentially Detrimental Bacteria) populate the Colon.  The total number of species of Bacteria in the Colon is approximately 400.  It is estimated that Bacteria account for 30% to 50% of the volume of the contents of the Colon.  In the Colon, Beneficial Bacteria ferment Insoluble Fiber, Starch and undigested Carbohydrates.  The Short-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids produced by this fermentation are the principal source of Energy for the Epithelial Cells of the Colon.

 Beneficial Bacteria may alleviate Constipation.  ^[1]

 Beneficial Bacteria may enhance the general health of the Digestive System. 

 High doses of Beneficial Bacteria (taken every 30 – 60 minutes) may alleviate Gastroenteritis.  ^[2]

 Beneficial Bacteria may strengthen the Immune System functions of the Intestines.  ^[3]

 Beneficial Bacteria may help to reverse Intestinal Permeability.  ^[4]

 Beneficial Bacteria may alleviate some of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (especially Instestinal Cramps (abdominal pain) and Flatulence).  ^[5]

 Optimal levels of Beneficial Bacteria in the Gatrointestinal Tract may help to prevent Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome.  This occurs via Beneficial Bacteria suppressing Detrimental Bacteria in the Small Intestine.  ^[6]

 Beneficial Bacteria may be a useful treatment for Ulcerative Colitis, causing remissions in many patients.  ^[7]

Excretory System

 Beneficial Bacteria may help to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).  ^[8]

Immune System

 Beneficial Bacteria may enhance the function of the Immune System (by producing substances such as Acetic Acid, Bacteriocins, Lactic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide, Beneficial Bacteria may help to counteract Antigens such as Detrimental Bacteria and Viruses):  ^[9]