Probiotics are the good bacteria that benefit intestinal microflora and promote good health in a variety of ways. Probiotics help reinforce the intestinal barrier, which helps prevent the attachment of pathogens (disease causing agents) and the entry of allergens (substances that cause allergies) into the system.

These friendly bacteria aid in the digestion of proteins and are needed to produce many B vitamins and to detoxify a number of pathogenic organisms. Probiotics also have anti-fungal properties, enhance nutrient absorption and help lower cholesterol.

Probiotics have proven very useful in alleviating many food allergies, and current research also indicates that they may have some immune stimulating and anti-cancer properties.

In times of stress, illness, poor diet or administration of antibiotics, the good bacteria in the intestinal tract can become overwhelmed by bad bacteria, leading to digestive problems, flatulence and foul odors.

Probiotics play an important role in maintaining clean healthy eco systems and remediating toxic substances. Learn more about probiotics at work at the EcoTools LLC site.