Probiotics 101

By Larry Newman

How Probiotics Work

There is a growing appreciation in scientific circles that the human body relies on armies of “friendly” bacteria to promote good health.

Probiotics are the good flora that can counter balance harmful bacteria to provide protection from illness and support other functions essential to a healthy gut and immune system.

“Probiotic” means "for life."  Technically, probiotics are live, beneficial bacteria which benefit the host by improving the intestinal flora ratio of good to harmful organisms.

Now's the Time to Strengthen Your Immune System

By Larry Newman

It is back-to-school time as well as the beginning of cooler weather and flu season.  This year more than ever, with the specter of swine flu combined with the usual viruses, a strong

The Importance of Dietary Supplementation during the Holiday Season and New Year

By Larry Newman

December and the holiday season are once again upon us.  During this time of the year, it becomes very easy to forget to take our dietary supplements because we are "too busy."

CD Biotic™ and CD-Herbal™: Powerful Promoters of Gastrointestinal Health

By Larry Newman

CD-Biotic™: A Specialty Probiotic

Probiotics are defined scientifically as “living microorganisms that when ingested or locally applied in sufficient numbers can fill one or more specified, demonstrated functional or health benefits on the host.” Probiotics have been called nature's “internal healers” because of their crucial role in the health and functioning of the intestinal tract. Probiotics are actually friendly (desirable and beneficial) bacteria that help keep the flora of the gastrointestinal tract balanced correctly with respect to good and bad organisms.