Probiotics The Key to Digestive Health Author:Eamonn M. Quigley, MD As the population ages, more attention is being devoted to the prevention of diseases and their effects. Maintaining a properly functioning digestive system is critical. The bacteria that populate the digestive tract play a major role in these functions. Imbalance in the gut flora can lead to digestive disturbances and to far more serious health... more » issues if left unchecked. Researchers have observed that certain organisms, primarily species of Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, have health-promoting benefits. In Probiotics: The Key to Digestive Health, you will discover two such bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285 and Lactobacillus casei. Both have been clinically proven to be beneficial not only to the digestive system, but also to one's overall health.« less