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Good
News About Health
Ray Buser, R.Ph.
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GASTRO
INTESTINAL HEALTH
We believe
there are several keys to good health, healthy aging, and absence of chronic
disease. The first and one of the most important keys is the proper function
of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract has many important jobs,
including the digestion of food and the absorption of all necessary nutrients
into the blood stream from the digested food. It also serves as a barrier
to prevent absorption of toxins (poisons and pollutants) and other undesirable
elements from what we eat and drink, and eliminates toxins in the stool.
This is called detoxification.
In addition, the GI tract plays a major role as part of the immune system.
Trillions of microorganisms, especially bacteria, live in the intestines.
Some of these bacteria are beneficial; some are harmful. The human body
needs a large portion of the beneficial microorganisms to do the following
things:
1. Aid digestion and nutrient absorption.
2. Prevent damage from the harmful microorganisms.
3. Lubricate and protect the cells that line the intestines.
4. Aid in control of our immune system.
Health researchers continue to develop their knowledge of the
relationship between health and the GI tract and the importance of
beneficial bacteria.
Unfortunately, many Americans
and lifestyles do no result in enough beneficial microorganisms. This imbalance and
poor function can affect the entire body and cause decreased nutrition,
malfunction of the immune system, and absorption of toxins into the blood
stream. This can affect our
overall health and decrease the quality of our lives. Although fermented dairy products such as yogurt are
sources of beneficial bacteria, they usually do not provide enough of
the beneficial bacteria to maintain optimal health.
More good news . . .
The function of the GI tract and overall health can be improved by increasing
the number of beneficial microorganisms living in the GI tract through
the use of a probiotic supplement. The term “probiotic” can
be defined as a preparation containing living microorganisms, in sufficient
number, which alter the gastrointestinal tract microflora to an extent
that exerts beneficial health effects. Advance Health provides Advance-Probiotic
which contains two billion colony-forming units (CFU) of a mixture of
14 different beneficial microorganisms in each two-capsule serving size.
Advance-Probiotic also contains enhanced
colostrum to provide improved immune function. Advance-Probiotic
is available at Advance Health.
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© 2002 Advance Health
The information presented in this document and the associated Web site
is not meant to be used in place of more specific personal advice from
a healthcare professional. In addition, please note that this information
hasbeen simplified and summarized for ease of understanding.
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