Blog 10 : Benefitial Bacteria

Staphylococcus Epidermidis Bacteria

This bacteria is one of the beneficial bacteria. It is one of the normal microbial flora of the skin and being on the skin provides important defense against harmful bacteria. There are approximately 10,000 to 100,000 Staphylococcus epidermidis on each square centimeter of skin. Some of them are on the outermost layer of the skin, while others are in the hair follicles and will travel to the outer skin layer after people wash their hands. This bacteria is also found in the mucous membranes of the throat.



Lactobacilli Bacteria

Lactobacilli is a friendly bacteria found in the digestive tract. These bacteria got their name (lacto) because they are able to form lactic acid. They play a role in producing fermented foods, fermented milk, yogurt, and cheeses. They are referred to “probiotic” since they are positive or supportive microorganisms. This bacteria inhabits the vagina and makes it stop being acidic. When reached puberty many Lactobacilli are now in the vagina so it becomes acidic again. The acidic created by the Lactobacilli bacteria protects the vagina from being harmed by microorganisms.

Lactobacillus rhamnosis

Found in natural milk products like organic yogurt and beneficial to overall health, it has been used as a nutritional supplement and can be bought over-the-counter. It is naturally found in the human digestive tract and helps to maintain health by releasing lactic acid. Lactic acid lowers a person's pH, so that harmful bacteria are kept under control.  It also helps destroy harmful bacteria and helps the absorption of minerals by helping lactose digestion. It also causes the body to make natural antibiotic substances to fight disease, increases  resistance to viral infections and prevents diarrhea.