Acidophilus (or Lactobacillus acidophilus) is known to be one of the most useful organisms in the human body. Probiotic, acidophilus lives in the stomach and the intestines and is necessary because it helps absorption and assimilation of nutrients, and defends your body from harmful organisms. Harmful organisms like Candida (virulent strain of yeast) are kept in balance by the intestinal flora so they don’t begin to overgrow and cause harm.

Acidophilus can be thrown out of balance by many factors like usage of steroidal hormones, excessive consumption of processed food, over the counter so-called remedies and even depressed immune system. The overuse of antibiotics remains still the most common factor. Antibiotics which kill not just one targeted organism but any bacteria they come in contact with destroy the digestive system (Broad spectrum antibiotics), this way killing many necessary bacteria which line the stomach and intestinal walls.

Horrifying health problems can be caused by the movement of the yeast caused also by the killing of the acidophilus. A few of the countless symptoms of Candidiasis or Candida overgrowth are depression, nausea, sexual dysfunction, unexplained aches and pains. The health effects are almost inevitable once the acidophilus is depleted.

Easy to replenish, acidophilus pills can be found on the market fortunately, that when eaten with a meal can introduce billions of live organisms back to the digestive system, and this way the damages caused can be undone. One of the most effective ways to replenish acidophilus in the gut is by adding yogurt to the daily diet because it contains live acidophilus cultures. To fully recover from great damages done by a antibiotic use frequent enough, more must be done.

Treating the Candida overgrowth is a necessary step to restoring levels of friendly bacteria. A diet high in meats and lightly cooked vegetables is an essential first step in accomplishing the treatment of Candida overgrowth. Medicine to treat fungal infection (ex. Diflucan), probiotic supplements, or herbal supplements are also necessary.