Jarro-Dophilus Original

What does Jarro-Dophilus® Original do?

What are the main ingredients of Jarro-Dolphilus?

Lactobacillus: is a genus of Gram-positive facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic bacteria[1]. They are a major part of the lactic acid bacteria group, named as such because most of its members convert lactose and other sugars to lactic acid. They are common and usually benign. In humans they are present in the vagina and the gastrointestinal tract, where they are symbiotic and make up a small portion of the gut flora. Many species are prominent in decaying plant material. The production of lactic acid makes its environment acidic which inhibits the growth of some harmful bacteria. Several members of the genus have had their genome sequenced.

Bifidobacteria: is a genus of Gram-positive, non-motile, often branched anaerobic bacteria. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the gut flora, the bacteria that reside in the colon. Bifidobacteria aid in digestion, are associated with a lower incidence of allergies (Björkstén et al., 2001) and also prevent some forms of tumor growth (Guarner and Malagelada, 2003). Some bifidobacteria are being used as probiotics.

What are Lactobacillus Acidophilus sources?

What are the Lactobacillus Acidophilus uses?

Lactobacillus Acidophilus also increases immune system function by producing a substance called bacteriocin, which acts as a natural antibiotic in the eradication of potentially harmful organisms. Probiotics are equally imperative in recolonizing beneficial bacteria to the intestines during, and after, synthetic antibiotic treatments.

Certain gastrointestinal disorders like antibiotic-associated diarrhea, viral diarrheas, rotavirus-induced diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel disease, may derive benefit from Lactobacillus supplementation. Intestinal bacteria levels are rapidly depleted by the fluid loss caused by diarrhea, resulting in an increased risk for the development of opportunistic infections. Lactobacillus Acidophilus and other probiotics assist in the replenishment of these beneficial bacteria and decrease the risk for the onset of new infections. Probiotics may also reduce the risk of gastrointestinal disorders, which are common in persons who are lactose intolerant. Lactobacillus Acidophilus provides a source of lactase, the enzyme responsible for the digestion of milk sugars.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus has been used as an alternative treatment for vaginitis. This specific probiotic has been effective in preventing candida overgrowth caused by yeast infections. In an auxiliary study, women with recurrent candidal vaginitis were treated with yogurt over a six-month period. Eight ounces of yogurt consumed daily over this time period resulted in a dramatic decrease of both candidal colonization, and the occurrence of vaginal infection.

Preliminary study suggests that Lactobacillus Acidophilus may yield antioxidant and cholesterol lowering properties. Study has also been conducted to determine the effectiveness of probiotics in reducing the incidence of specific forms of colon cancers. An initial result into these uses of Lactobacillus remains promising, but more long-term study is warranted to validate these claims.

What is the Lactobacillus Acidophilus recommended dosage?

Although some mild gastrointestinal disturbances have been reported in individuals supplementing with more than 1- 2 billion Lactobacillus Acidophilus cells per day, probiotics are considered safe and are generally well tolerated. The most common adverse effects include flatulence and constipation.

What are the Deficiencies of Lactobacillus Acidophilus?

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