Good Bacteria You Need for a Healthy Immune System

Most people are aware of the types of things that humans need to do in daily life to remain healthy. Eating right, exercise, sleeping regularly, and having healthy poop daily are just a few of the activities that come to mind, but what if there was another important level that very few think about? There is a tiny yet expansive world inside each person populated by bacteria that have a powerful impact on human health, vitality, and longevity. These tiny organisms help us to live by making processes inside our bodies possible, and they are often divided into two main groups.

Lactobacillus

These bacteria are generally helpful because they are responsible for many of the processing functions. When children are made, they receive them from their mother. Some of these bacteria such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus are related to breaking down sugars into lactic acid. Lactic acid is one substance made in the body that is helpful in the fight against harmful strains of bacteria. There is also evidence that suggests that there are a few disorders that can be caused by a lack of these bacterial populations. 

Modern technology has brought us marvelous advancements in medicine with antibiotics, but studies have shown that antibiotics tend to have a harmful effect on the good or helpful populations of gut flora, so it might be necessary to supplement the bacteria by ingesting alternate sources of Lactobacillus. What can you do to combat these losses?
Many of these helpful strains can be found in foods such as yogurt, kefir and other fermented food types. There are also a number of tablet-based probiotic solutions available. 

Bifidobacterium

Scientists now believe that over 3/4 of our immune system is kept in our intestinal tract, with over 500 species of bacteria in the mix. With such a large population of bacteria living in us, it should be of little surprise that we depend on them so heavily for the various functions they serve on a daily basis. Many Bifidobacteria reside within the colon and large intestine. These bacteria play a heavy role in controlling your poop, aiding in digestion, and even have the ability to repair damage from carcinogenic sources in the body. 

One of the earliest signs of intestinal difficulties or an imbalance in bacteria is your poop. The average person will poop between 3 times a day and 3 times a week, on a pretty regular schedule. If you fall into the range of pooping 2-3 times a day you are considered to have normal bowel movement, but if you suddenly find that you are going more or less frequently than usual then you may have a problem with your microbiome. You may find that you are going several days between toilet trips and this might mean that the Bifidobacterium are having a hard time. 

In this case, there is a simple remedy, to add some probiotics into your routine. There are a host of different brands and products around that you can use.  Whatever probiotic you choose, make sure it is refrigerated and not shelf stable. Many tried and tested and some of the best out there can be found on almost any health store shelf.