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hi, no, i am not doing acidopholis, as babies do not benefit from this strain. I ordered the bifido complex, as the bifido organisms are what babies need. my son is allergic to almost everything, including dairy, so there are no allergens in it. i am just perplexed about this acid thing. i emailed the company twice after talking to someone who said i had to email the nutritionist, and i have not gotten a response.
this is the product information from the kirkman labs website, i bolded the part about the acid increase:
BIFIDO COMPLEX™
FOR COMPREHENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF THE BIFIDOBACTERIUM STRAINS
B. lactis/bifidum, B. infantis, B. longumBifido Complex™ combines three of the most predominant strains of the Bifidobacterium family of lactic acid bacteria. These friendly flora are recognized to reside in the mucosal lining of the last part of the small intestine and are the predominant strains found to colonize the large intestine (colon). Bifido Complex™ provides supplementation of these health promoting friendly flora to support intestinal health and functioning.
A healthy gastrointestinal tract contains a balance of “friendly” as well as “unfriendly” strains of bacteria and yeast. To maintain good intestinal health, it is important to maintain optimal conditions in the colon. It may be necessary to replenish the good Bifido bacterial strains. There are numerous factors that contribute to and result in these friendly Bifidobacterium strains being destroyed or depleted, which includes:
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Use of Broad-spectrum antibiotics
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Food allergies/sensitivities
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Environmental toxins/chemicals
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Improper diet or nutrient deficiencies
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Balance of intestinal flora
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Exposure to numerous medications
FUNCTIONS OF BIFIDOBACTERIUM
The Bifidobacterium family of probiotics perform several important functions in the intestinal tract including the production of lactic and acetic acids which increase the acidity of the intestines. A healthy intestinal tract can be supported when there are sufficient quantities of these health-promoting friendly flora residing in the colon.
BIFIDO COMPLEX™ delivers a comprehensive blend of Bifidobacterium strains including:
BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM/LACTIS (BB-12)
Bifidobacterium bifidum (recently identified as B. lactis) is the most prominent microorganism strain setting up residence and implanting itself in the lining of the large intestine. B. bifidum is known for producing acetic and lactic acids, which lowers the pH. (increases the acidity) of the intestine.
BIFIDOBACTERIUM INFANTIS
The B. infantis strain of friendly flora has been referred to as the “infant” or “baby” bacteria because it is the primary resident of the intestinal tract of infants following their birth. B. infantis is known to inhabit the intestines of both infants as well as adults although it is found in smaller quantities during the aging process. It is considered a beneficial probiotic strain that can safely and effectively be supplemented with infants, children and adults.
BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM
B. longum is well recognized as a close relative of the B. lactis/bifidum and the B. infantis family of Bifidobacterium. This strain posseses some of the same function’s as the related Bifido stratins and fiercely competes for attachment sites on the mucosal membrane helping the colonization of the product
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