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Probiotic foods are becoming more and more popular. We have cheese, yogurt, milk and drinks with probiotics added. A probiotic food is a food that contains a large quantity of bacteria that will stay viable throughout the shelf life of the product and that provides a health benefit to the host. Probiotic bacteria do not colonize the gut they need to be consumed on a daily basis. Each probiotic strain has a different function. Activia has bacteria that are good for promoting regularity and preventing or treating constipation. DanActive, a probiotic drink contains a bacteria Lactobacillus casei DEFENSIS which has been proven in over 37 published scientific studies and 16 clinical trials to improve the immune system. Dan Active is not new to the world, it is already consumed in 35 other countries and millions of people make it a daily habit. Some will recognize it as Actimel from France.

70% of our immune system is in our digestive tract and our gut is our fist line of defense against pathogenic bacteria and viruses. DanActive works on 3 levels to improve our immune system. It crowds out the pathogenic bacteria in the gut promoting the growth of the good bacteria and re-establishing a balanced microbial flora. It improves the gut wall and mucus quality by accelerating cell renewal, thus acting to improve the barrier against harmful bacteria. DanActive also improves the function of various components of the immune system, thus fighting off harmful bacteria.

DanActive contains 90 kcal in each 93ml bottle. It is a source of calcium and is low in fat.

Other things you can do to boost your immune system: Drink lots of fluid, eat your brightly coloured fruits and vegetables and include foods with zinc such as meat, yogurt, shellfish and seeds. Be sure to get plenty of rest, reduce your stress and wash your hands regularly.