Gut bacteria are primarily symbiotic organisms, offering benefits to their host. When the so-called gut microbiota is correct, the body can be in balance. How do you support the beneficial bacteria populating the gut? The basic form of support is to include more fibre-rich foods in the diet. It is also worth including pickles, natural yoghurts and kefirs, which provide lacto-fermented bacteria, in your diet.

Probiotics - dietary supplements

Looking in our Glossary, you will find that probiotics are specially selected cultures of bacteria or yeast associated with normal intestinal microflora. They can come in the form of dietary supplements containing the appropriate strains of bacteria. The NOW Foods Acidophilus, 2 Billion supplement contains Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) 8 billion CFU. It is in the form of swallowable capsules and there are 100 per pack. Before starting supplementation, we encourage you to read the information on use - found in the Product Label section.