Mon, Dec-28-09, 08:52
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In regards to yogurt, when it comes to researching information on the internet, it's important to separate fact from fiction.
When i'm looking for information, I try and find it in peer reviewed research journals, or publications with an established reputation in the medical industry. What I don't turn to is blogs or forums, unless the person writing the blog or the person posting on the forum includes links to research that supports their opinion.
Below are two of such links...
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Nutritional Approaches to Healthy Intestinal Bacteria
Studies have shown that daily ingestion of 150 mL of yogurt enriched with live Lactobacillus acidophilus can increase levels of friendly bacteria in the rectum and vagina (Shalev E et al 1996). Studies have shown that a daily cup of yogurt significantly reduces the risk of candida infection and colonization (Hilton E et al 1992). This therapy is generally well tolerated, except among people with specific milk protein allergies. Even people who are lactose intolerant oftentimes find that yogurt is tolerable.
Fructooligosaccharides: Fructooligosaccharides are a form of sugar that has been shown to boost beneficial bacteria levels. One teaspoon (4 g) daily of fructooligosaccharide promotes the proliferation of friendly bifido bacteria in the gut (Howard MD et al 1995; Oyarzabal OA et al 1995; Buddington RK et al 1996).
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The successful treatment of intestinal candidiasis requires a comprehensive approach involving the reduction of risk factors for candida overgrowth, improving immune function, enhancing digestion and elimination, supporting liver function, and inhibiting candidal growth. The general protocol often used involves three components.
1.) The first is a diet prescription that essentially starves yeast of its main fuel – sugar.
2.) Second, beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria are ingested as they compete for space with the yeast and therefore rebalance the “microflora.”
3.) Third, anti-fungal substances are prescribed to kill the yeast.
The dietary component of this program is very important since yeast feeds on carbohydrates. Foods recommended for this diet are higher in protein and “good” fats. They include eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds, non-starchy vegetables, and plain cow or goat yogurt with live cultures....(Yogurt, although a milk product, is virtually devoid of the milk sugar lactose and is thus acceptable unless you have a dairy allergy.)
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