What are Probiotics and their benefits?

As a Greek word, "Probiotic" means "for life." As defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), probiotics are "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confer a health benefit on the host (FAO 2001)."

Probiotics are friendly microbes that help keep the human digestive system stable and running smoothly. Probiotics are found naturally in yoghurt. Several food producers add probiotics to their recipes to improve the health benefits of their products. Moreover, doctors suggest them to ease the abdominal cramping, gas and diarrhea which is often linked with using antibiotics.

Probiotics are widely used in U.S., Europe, and Japan. Probiotic supplements have now been embraced and accepted as agents that can bring significant health benefits.

• Enhancement of the immune system.
• Antimicrobial effect inhibiting intestinal and food poisoning pathogens.
• Improvements of gut function by normalizing microflora balance, reducing constipation and improving intestinal mobility.
• Treatment of diarrhea including infantile, traveler's and antibiotic induced diarrhea.
• Neutraceutical effects including contributing to the reduction of serum cholesterol, management of diabetes and prevention of osteoporosis.
• Improved nutrition through the enhanced breakdown of vitamins, minerals and amino acids and their absorption through the intestinal walls.
• Cell normalization effect -normalize capability of cells.
• Cleanse blood - blood becomes cleaner and freer of toxins.
• Prevent infection by harmful bacteria - defense against increase in pathogenic bacteria

What are the Benefits of working with Americos?

• Provides bulk cultures of various strains of bacteria
• Develops and produces private label finished goods
• Uses highest quality ingredients
• Solid internal laboratory and quality assurance programs
• Stable and reliable microbial products