Stomach pain and gastritis – the cause is often the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori

Many people deal with stomach pain, nausea, heartburn and bad breath every day. These are just some of the symptoms that often signal an incipient stomach infection caused by the pathogenic bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

Conservative treatment usually consists of targeted measures to treat damage to the stomach lining and reduce the risk of complications. Most often, drug therapy with agents active against Helicobacter pylori is used, such as antibiotics from the macrolide, penicillin and tetracycline groups.

When we face any of the symptoms of this problem, the first thing to ask is what science says about changing our lifestyle and diet. That way we can help the body fight inflammation in the gentlest way for our overall health.

First of all, harmful habits such as smoking, alcohol and fizzy drinks, as well as an overly stressful and unhealthy lifestyle, are among the main reasons our body becomes susceptible to such infections.

After reducing or completely stopping these harmful habits comes an even more important step – nutrition. A gastritis diet should emphasise fibre-rich foods, as well as fermented foods containing good bacteria – probiotics.

Many people think probiotics are only taken during antibiotic treatment, to help balance the gut microflora. That is almost mandatory today, but with advances in biotechnology and medicine, science shows that some probiotic strains can solve more serious problems too.

For example, the suppression of pathogenic bacteria by probiotic bacteria can drastically reduce infections not only in the gut but also elsewhere, such as the mouth, skin and stomach. Some probiotic cultures have been scientifically proven to inhibit (kill/remove) Helicobacter pylori.

Products like these are rare, but they would be a good alternative to antibiotic treatment without side effects, without GMOs and without harmful fillers. The bacterium Lactobacillus bulgaricus GLB44 is one of the few probiotic bacteria proven to inhibit a number of pathogenic bacteria.

Numerous laboratory and clinical observations, carried out in partnership with some of the most renowned universities and hospitals in Europe and the USA, show that L. bulgaricus GLB44 successfully deals with H. pylori. GLB44 is also known for its fully organic, plant-based origin. Isolated from a Bulgarian snowdrop and cultivated in fully bio-certified vegetable juice, GLB44 is unique of its kind.

Because it can be taken without problems by people allergic to soy and lactose – the main allergens in the growth media of almost all probiotics on the market – GLB44 is one of the highest-quality and cleanest probiotic bacteria available.

For many people for whom antibiotics are out of the question because of side effects or other reasons, L. bulgaricus GLB44 is a perfect addition to a healthier lifestyle in the fight against stomach pain and infections, including ulcers and gastritis.