Recent research has revealed that a daily supplement of probiotics can help to relieve the symptoms of Crohn´s disease in sufferers By Judith Shaw. (May 5, 2007)

Probiotics Can Help to Treat Crohn´s Disease

Special Report By Judith Shaw - Simply Supplements Nutritional Reporter

Taking your vitamins properly does matter!

Recent research has revealed that a daily supplement of probiotics can help to relieve the symptoms of Crohn´s disease in sufferers. 

Chron´s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, can cause painful discomfort for people who suffer, and is characterised by an imbalance of bacteria in the gut.  Whilst antibiotics can help to rid the body of offending bacteria, probiotics offer a natural way to balance bacteria in the digestive tract, replenishing the body with `good bacteria´.

Not only does the friendly bacteria in probiotics help to balance the gut flora and fight away any yeast or bacterial infections, for those who are dairy intolerant or are not keen on the many probiotic drinks on the market, a probiotic supplement is an effective way of maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the body.  These remarkable tiny organisms have been found to be play a key role in the treatment and prevention of many diseases by neutralising the effects of offending bacteria.

In a recent study, two thirds of people taking a prebiotic and probiotic supplement experienced complete remission of the disease, strongly suggesting the effectiveness of a combination pre- and pro-biotic supplement in relieving people who suffer from Crohn´s Disease.

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Judith Shaw, Simply Supplements nutritionist. Judith Shaw has a wealth of skills and expertise from her time within the supplements industry.