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Probiotics and the Immune System
There’s also evidence that probiotics help maintain a strong immune system. “In societies with very good hygiene, we’ve seen a sharp increase in autoimmune and allergic diseases,” Guandalini tells WebMD. “That may be because the immune system isn’t being properly challenged by pathogenic organisms. Introducing friendly bacteria in the form of probiotics is believed to challenge the immune system in healthy ways.”
Probiotics May Help Lots of Ailments
Although they are still being studied, probiotics may help several specific illnesses, studies show. In 2011, experts at Yale University reviewed the research. They concluded that probiotics are most effective for:
- Treating childhood diarrhea
- Treating ulcerative colitis
- Treating necrotizing enterocolitis, a type of infection and inflammation of the intestines mostly seen in infants
- Preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea and infectious diarrhea
- Preventing pouchitis, an inflammation of the intestines that can follow intestinal surgery
- Treating and preventing eczema associated with cow’s milk allergy
- Helping the immune system
The Yale University panel of experts concluded that probiotics may be helpful in other ways, although the evidence is less convincing. These include:
- Treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- Treating vaginitis
- Treating diarrhea caused by C. difficile bacteria
- Treating Crohn's disease
Probiotics may also be useful in unexpected ways. A study published in 2010 suggests that probiotics may lower the risk of common childhood illnesses such as ear infections, strep throat, and colds.
Cautions About Probiotics
For the most part, taking probiotics is safe and causes few side effects. “People in cultures around the world have been eating yogurt, cheeses, and other foods containing live cultures for centuries,” says Martin Floch, MD, a professor of gastroenterology at Yale University, co-author of Probiotics: A Clinical Guide, and a consultant for the Dannon Company.
Still, probiotics may be dangerous for people with weakened immune systems or serious illnesses. One study found that patients with severe pancreatitis who were given probiotics had a higher risk of death.
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Probiotics in milk products
Milk
Milk Yogurt
Milk Yogurt
Milk has long been associated with good health and is one of the most consumed beverages throughout the US and Europe. It is thought that the ability to digest the milk sugar lactose beyond infancy first evolved in dairy farming communities in central Europe around 7500 years ago. Video: Why Is Raw Milk Illegal? - Dr. Mercola
Milk Yogurt
Milk Yogurt
Milk Yogurt
Some, but not all, yogurt can be full of good bacteria.Yogurt is made by fermenting many types of milk -- including whole, skim, and evaporated milk -- with lactic acid bacteria. These beneficial bacteria are usually from the types called lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Depending on how yogurt is made, the resulting product can have different flavors and textures, and contain different strains of good bacteria. earthbabyyogamama Video: How To Make RAW Milk Yogurt
Milk Cheese
Milk Yogurt
Milk Cheese
While cheese contains tons of protein, vitamins A, B12, riboflavin, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, it's also high in fat and salt. Cheese sometimes gets a bad rap, but it can easily fit into a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. WholeFoodsMarket Video: Strange Food Trends: Raw Milk Cheeses
Milk Kefir
Milk Butter
Milk Cheese
Easily digested, it cleanses the intestines, provides beneficial bacteria and yeast, vitamins and minerals, and complete proteins. Because kefir is such a balanced and nourishing food, it contributes to a healthy immune system and has been used to help patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer. Its tranquilizing effect on the nervous system has benefited many who suffer from sleep disorders, depression, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Katrine Rudolph Video: How To Make Raw Milk Kefir
Milk Butter
Milk Butter
Milk Butter
Growing up, butter was an absolute staple in my household. We thankfully never got into the margarine craze because my mother believed that butter was good for the brain. Turns out, she was right about that and scientists have now concluded that butter is actually good for you in other areas too. SasiRekhas Kitchen Video: Homemade butter from Natural raw milk-Unpasteurized and non homogenized
Milk Ghee
Milk Butter
Milk Butter
Ghee and Its Benefits: When you think of butter, you probably picture that rich, creamy medium you cook many of your favorite meals in; but not all butter looks, acts or tastes the same. Ghee or clarified butter, for example, is what you get when you remove the water and the milk solids, resulting in a pure butterfat. The Vedic Way Video: How to make ghee - The pure ayurvedic way