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Lactobacillus paracasei

Lactobacillus paracasei is part of a group of lactic acid bacteria in the human body. It is found in different parts of the body, especially in the gastrointestinal tract and the urogenital tract.

Lactobacillus paracasei has all kinds of health benefits. It can help regulate the digestive system, helps convert lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid, helps prevent or treat diarrhea. It also helps prevent other digestive problems, including colic, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome.

Food sources rich in Lactobacillus paracasei

Lactobacillus paracasei is naturally found in the gut. It can also be found in some fermented foods  such as yogurts, yogurt-like fermented milk and certain cheeses.

Bio-Kult products containing Lactobacillus paracasei

Bio-Kult Everyday is a product recommended for maintaining a healthy digestive system
Bio-Kult Candéa helps women maintain a healthy gut and intimate flora

Did you know?

Administration of friendly strains of bacteria is associated with a reduced risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) by 42%.

May reduce the risk
with
of AAD diarrhea

Information source:

Probiotics for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hempel S et al. JAMA 2012;307:1959–69. Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children. Goldenberg JZ et al. Cochrane database Syst Rev 2013;5:CD006095.

About 20% of women normally have Candida (a type of fungus) in the vagina without having any symptoms.

From the women
having Candida
without any
symptoms

Information source:

Vulvovaginal candidosis. Jack D Sobel. Lancet 2007;369:1961-71. (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60917-9)

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Exercising regularly brings a whole heap of benefits both short and long term to every aspect of your health. Improved cardiovascular fitness1 reduced blood pressure2 increased muscle strength and endurance3 increased bone density4 increased lung capacity5 improved metabolism6 increased energy levels7 to list a few, and it doesn’t stop at physical benefits. 

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The digestive mucosa is home to about 70% of the cells in our immune system.

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