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Many characteristics of whales suggest they could have descended from ancestors that lived on land. Breathing air and nursing their offspring with the milk they produce are two common examples. During embryonic development, whales temporarily have back limbs that disappear before birth. This is another example that substantiates the idea of evolution for me. It is believed that upon spending more time in the water, their front legs eventually turned to flippers. These flippers contain bones that resemble a human hand, which further supports this theory. Following the development of flippers, they developed tails that are larger and more muscular. This is believed to be the reason their back legs ceased to exist.

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Lactobacillus acidophilus is a bacterium that aids in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. It can be found in many places throughout the human body. The mouth, intestines, and vagina are some of the most common areas. Many people use Lactobacillus acidophilus as a probiotic. This probiotic resembles the naturally occurring bacteria in the human gut, and helps to prevent the harmful bacteria from causing ailments by maintaining balance. It does this by sustaining an acidic environment. While it is still being studied, it is believed that acidophilus can help reduce symptoms of diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition to being taken as a supplement, it can also be found in certain foods like yogurt and kefir.

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What is acidophilus?

Acidophilus is a bacteria naturally found in your body. Your mouth, stomach, intestines, lungs, vagina and urinary tract all contain acidophilus. Your body uses acidophilus to break down food and absorb nutrients.

Acidophilus is considered a "good" bacteria. Your body needs good bacteria to support your immune system and digestive system. Acidophilus helps maintain an acidic environment in your body. Your body needs this type of environment to help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. You need good bacteria to help balance out the bad bacteria.

Certain health conditions can cause problems with your ability to balance bacteria in your body. Using acidophilus as a probiotic may help restore this balance. Acidophilus is a type of probiotic found in many foods. You can also take it as a dietary supplement called lactobacillus acidophilus.

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are a type of good bacteria. They match or are very similar to the bacteria naturally found in your body. Probiotics are a combination of live bacteria and yeast. They help keep your body healthy and functioning properly. These good bacteria work to fight off bad bacteria in your body. It helps restore the balance within your body.

What are the benefits of acidophilus?

Researchers are still studying the benefits of acidophilus probiotics. They aren't exactly sure how effective acidophilus may be. But there are many potential benefits of acidophilus. Acidophilus may be used to promote the growth of good bacteria in your body. Acidophilus may also help treat various health conditions. It may also help manage the side effects of certain medications.

What is acidophilus used for?

Acidophilus may be used to alleviate symptoms of different health conditions. Acidophilus may help treat:

Diarrhea: You may be able to take acidophilus to help reduce the risk of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. It may also help with diarrhea caused by an infection.

Vaginal inflammation: You may be able to take acidophilus to treat the symptoms of vaginal inflammation (bacterial vaginosis).

Yeast infections: You may be able to take acidophilus to treat and prevent vaginal yeast infections. It may also be used to treat yeast infections in your mouth (oral yeast infections).

Other potential uses of acidophilus include relieving the symptoms of:

How should I take acidophilus?

Before taking acidophilus, you should speak with your healthcare provider. They can tell you about the benefits and potential side effects. If you decide to take acidophilus, don't take more than the recommended amount. Use it as directed by your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Many foods and drinks contain acidophilus probiotics. The labels of certain foods may be marked with the phrase "live active cultures." Some labels will include the full name of the bacteria. Foods and drinks that may contain acidophilus include:

Acidophilus is also available as a dietary supplement. You can take acidophilus pills, capsules and tablets. It's also available in powders, wafers and liquid form.

Only use one type of acidophilus at a time. You may get too much if you use more than one form at a time. You should store acidophilus in a sealed container away from moisture, light and heat.

How much acidophilus should I take?

You should work with your healthcare provider to determine the correct amount of acidophilus to take. If you're taking acidophilus as a supplement, you can take between 50 million and 100 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) per day. A CFU is a measurement used in microbiology. It approximates the number of bacteria or fungal cells in a pill. You can take this dosage for up to six months.

Your child can take between 100 million and 50 billion CFUs per day for up to three months.

Is acidophilus safe?

Research on acidophilus used as a probiotic shows that it's generally considered safe. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn't approved acidophilus to treat any health conditions. The FDA hasn't studied acidophilus to determine its safety or effectiveness. You shouldn't use acidophilus in place of any prescription medications. If your provider recommended the use of acidophilus, they have determined the benefits outweigh any risks.

What are the potential side effects of acidophilus?

Acidophilus is generally considered safe to use. But it does have some potential minor side effects. These side effects include:

If you develop signs of an infection such as fever or chills, stop taking acidophilus right away. Contact your healthcare provider immediately for further guidance.

If you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction, call 911 or go to your nearest ER. Signs of an allergic reaction may include:

While rare, serious infections can occur. If you have any of the following conditions, you should speak with your healthcare provider before taking acidophilus.

Central lines: Acidophilus has caused blood infections in people who have central lines. Central lines are long catheters (thin, flexible tubes) that are placed in a large vein in your body.

Liver scarring: Acidophilus has caused infections in people with cirrhosis.

Digestive system diseases: Acidophilus has caused infections in people with gastrointestinal diseases. These diseases include short bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.

Weakened immune system: Acidophilus has caused blood infections in people with critical illnesses. This includes people with HIV/AIDS and people going through chemotherapy for cancer. This also includes people who are taking medications to prevent rejection of an organ transplant.

Damaged heart valves: Acidophilus has caused infections in the lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.

A note from Cleveland Clinic
Acidophilus can be used as a probiotic to restore the natural balance of this good bacteria in your body. If you're interested in adding acidophilus to your diet, talk with your healthcare provider. Your provider can help you determine if taking acidophilus is the right move for you. They may suggest giving it a try to see if it helps with your health. Your healthcare provider can help you figure out how much to take and when to take it. Make sure you have a conversation with your provider before starting any supplements.

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Acidophilus (Lactobacillus Acidophilus): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

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Acidophilus is a bacteria naturally found in your body. Your mouth, stomach, intestines, lungs, vagina and urinary tract all contain acidophilus. Your body uses acidophilus to break down food and absorb nutrients. Acidophilus is considered a "good" bacteria. Your body needs good bacteria to support your immune system and digestive system.

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Monocots and dicots are the two divisions of flowering plants. These names come from the number of seed leaves the embryonic seedling possesses. As indicated by the name, the monocot has one cotyledon, where the dicot has two. There are other distinguishing features such as leaves, root systems, and number of flower petals. One of the most common plants we see on a daily basis is grass. Grass is a monocot; it has fibrous roots and parallel leaf veins. A distinguishing feature of dicots is branched leaf veins. We often see this on maple trees or even common garden plants like roses. For my family, it is common to see more vegetable plants, because we grow our own garden. We see a lot of tomatoes, which are dicots, and a lot of corn and onions, which are monocots. The leaves of corn and roots of onions are great depictions of these.

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Sea stars, brittle stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers are all invertebrates. They are classified in the phylum Echinodermata. They have an internal structure called an endoskeleton. The endoskeleton makes them appear to have spiny skin. Echinoderm actually translates to spiny skin. These creatures live in the ocean and have radial symmetry. For the most part they reproduce sexually; some, however, do reproduce asexually. Locomotion is made possible by their tube feet.

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Homeostasis is maintaining a stable internal environment. When something is going wrong, the control center receives feedback from the receptors, which detect the problem. The problem that has been detected is then corrected by the effectors. The human body has two ways to fix these issues. One is by using a negative feedback system, which puts a stop to whatever may be going on and brings it back to its normal state. Some examples are blood sugar and body temperature. The human body also possesses a positive feedback system; this system enhances the stimuli. Two common examples of positive feedback systems are blood clotting and childbirth. Without homeostasis, life would be unsustainable.

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2.1. Explain the process of homeostasis in the human body – Care Learning

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This guide will help you answer 2.1. Explain the process of homeostasis in the human body. Homeostasis is essential for maintaining a stable internal environmen

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Chronic kidney disease currently affects about 10% of the world's population, with a higher prevalence in women than men. This article refers to chronic kidney disease as a "silent killer" because the symptoms don't often present themselves until substantial damage has been done. A means for early diagnosis would be essential to slowing the progression of this disease, which could lead to more favorable outcomes for the patient. This disease is categorized into five stages; the latter resulting in the possibility of transplant or dialysis in order to survive. In attempt to get ahead of this disease, the Kidney Health Score was created. This looks at several factors including blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, blood glucose, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio. This article goes on to dive deeper into each of these six topics and discusses the importance of them. This tool provides hope in detecting chronic kidney disease sooner and avoiding the damage that can be imposed if undetected.

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Temperate grasslands are exactly what the name suggests: large plains covered in grass that lack many trees. Temperatures differ depending on the time of the year. They have a season in which the weather is hot and a season in which the weather is cold. There are several areas of the earth that contain temperate grasslands; some of these include North America, New Zealand, and South Africa. These areas do not receive an immense amount of rain. For that reason, there are not many other types of vegetation aside from grass. There are many animals that call the grasslands their home. Zebras, lions, deer, and skunks are just a few examples.

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Biodiversity is defined as all forms of life on earth and their interactions with each other. Biodiversity can be found everywhere. Ecosystems are formed by various organisms within a certain area; they depend on the energy that is transferred from one organism to the next. The amazon rainforest is one of the largest and most diverse ecosystems; it houses millions of species within billions of acres. There are also ecosystems within the soil that we encounter every day. Bacteria allow plants to grow, which feeds the herbivores and omnivores; these are then consumed by the carnivores. Biodiversity is necessary for our survival. It provides us with oxygen and food.