These are residents of intestines that help in digestion. Luckily Lactobacillus acidophilus is present in curd, carrots, soybeans, rice starch, garbanzo beans and other sources.
Health benefits of Lactobacillus acidophilus:
- It prevents constipation and controls diarrhea. It regularizes the intestinal function by restoring intestinal flora.
- It helps counteract lactose intolerance by its association with lactase.
- Reduces bad breath or halitosis.
- Reduces flatulence, while aiding digestion.
- Promoting normal absorption of dietary fats thus helping cholesterol control.
- Helps prevent and get rid of a number of intestinal disorders.
- Helps prevent infections of gastrointestinal tract and helps restore normal bowel function post the infection as well.
- Beneficial to ease irritable bowel syndrome.
