The Goodness of Yogurt Protected by Science
Two well-studied probiotics, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum, are the most important bacteria needed for a healthy digestive system.* Both hold significant positions in the gut microflora to provide health benefits such as increasing healthy intestinal flora.⁴

Yogurt is one source of probiotics but because it necessitates refrigeration it is not always a convenient option, nor does it provide a consistent amount of live bacteria serving to serving. When considering the human body’s harsh stomach acids, most probiotics, including those found in yogurt, may not survive the journey through the stomach and into the intestine. That is why many patients rely on supplements. Medical professionals often recommend a probiotic supplement to replenish the good bacteria in the intestinal microflora.* Plus, many patients appreciate getting the goodness of yogurt without the fat, calories, and sugar.

Unfortunately, not all supplements deliver on their packaging claims. Independent testing has shown that most probiotics are unstable at the time of purchase and are much less stable at the time of use. Countless live bacteria products exposed to even just normal room temperatures as well as to stomach acid, end up with only a fraction of the live bacteria that are claimed on their labels. In fact, of 20 brands of probiotic supplements tested, only one contained exactly and only the organisms stated on the label.⁹