P-aminobenzoic Acid: Function & Diseases

P-aminobenzoic acid is an organic carboxylic acid. Although it does not actually belong to the group of vitamins, it is classified as one of the B vitamins and also bears the name vitamin B10. What is p-aminobenzoic acid? The p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is also known as para-aminobenzoic acid, 4-aminobenzoic acid, p-carboxyaniline or vitamin B10. The … P-aminobenzoic Acid: Function & Diseases

Yeast fungi in the intestine – What are the consequences?

Definition – What is meant by yeast fungi in the intestine? Yeast fungi such as Candida albicans are found on the skin or mucous membranes of about 30% of all healthy people. These yeast fungi are facultative pathogens, which means that they only cause infection in immunocompromised patients. If the immune system is weakened slightly, … Yeast fungi in the intestine – What are the consequences?

At what point is the amount of yeast in the intestine abnormal? | Yeast fungi in the intestine – What are the consequences?

At what point is the amount of yeast in the intestine abnormal? There is no concrete information about the amount of yeast fungus in the intestine, which is considered normal or pathological. It depends rather on the composition of the normal skin and mucous membrane flora as well as on the interaction of the yeast … At what point is the amount of yeast in the intestine abnormal? | Yeast fungi in the intestine – What are the consequences?

Diagnosis of yeast fungi in the intestine | Yeast fungi in the intestine – What are the consequences?

Diagnosis of yeast fungi in the intestine In contrast to a yeast infection of the skins or mucous membranes, a yeast infection of the intestine is more difficult to diagnose. It is advisable to perform a stool culture for the mentioned and less specific symptoms. In this case, the patient is asked to hand in … Diagnosis of yeast fungi in the intestine | Yeast fungi in the intestine – What are the consequences?

Yakult®

Introduction Yakult® is a probiotic yogurt drink produced by the Japanese company of the same name, “Yakult®”, and is also distributed here in Germany. Yakult® advertises, similar to its competitor Actimel®, that the drink activates the body’s defenses and ensures a healthy intestinal flora. The following text explains what Yakult® actually is and how it … Yakult®

Price | Yakult®

Price Yakult® is available over the counter in many supermarkets. Often, there are value packs that reduce the price per milliliter. 8 bottles (520ml) cost about 3 euros. All articles in this series: Yakult® What does “probiotic” mean? Price