{"id":15995,"date":"2021-05-07T14:55:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T14:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=15995"},"modified":"2023-03-06T12:03:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:03:09","slug":"good-bacteria-vs-bad-bacteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/good-bacteria-vs-bad-bacteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Bacteria vs. Bad Bacteria: The Never-Ending Battle Within Your Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bacteria is a word that can send chills down the spine of even the strongest BioWarrior<\/a> \u2013 both literally and figuratively!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been sick recently, you know the culprit is likely some bad virus or bacteria<\/a>, also known as pathogens.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But unlike viruses, which are all bad, there are healthy bacteria<\/strong> that thrive both within our bodies and in the outside world, performing essential tasks that range from breaking down the food in our stomach to ensuring soil is healthy enough for plants and vegetation to grow.<\/p>\n

So, what role does the battle of good bacteria vs. bad bacteria play within the BioCosmos<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start from the beginning.<\/p>\n

Bacteria are simple single-celled organisms and one of the first living things to appear on Earth.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d be hard pressed to find a place where bacteria don\u2019t exist, as they can survive anywhere from the human stomach to the deepest parts of the Earth\u2019s core.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the heroes of the Biowars universe!<\/a><\/p>\n

What Is Good Bacteria?<\/h2>\n

Good bacteria are found everywhere in the human body, from inside our mouths to across our skin.<\/p>\n

In fact, we carry as many<\/a> bacterial cells living inside and outside our bodies as the rest of our cells combined.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While most of these bacteria are totally benign and exist peacefully inside the BioCosmos, like nomadic eColi tribes, there are many other forms of bacteria that provide tangible benefits to the Host<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some bacteria benefit the body by assisting in digesting food and absorbing nutrients. Others heal issues like stomach ulcers, yeast infections and eczema.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most beneficial of all, certain strains of good bacteria protect our bodies from bad bacteria by altering pH and acidity levels<\/strong> in the BioCosmos, or by releasing toxins that directly attack pathogens. They play an active role in defending our bodies against disease.<\/p>\n

Is Bad Bacteria Harmful?<\/h2>\n

Only a small handful of bacteria are harmful to our bodies.<\/p>\n

Bad bacteria make up only 1%<\/a> of the total number of bacteria found in the world<\/strong>, increasing the chances of encountering mainly healthy bacteria.<\/p>\n

When these bad bacteria are introduced into the body, you\u2019re likely to just end up in bed for a few days fighting a simple cold, but in some extreme cases, dangerous pathogens can lead to severe illness and even death.<\/p>\n

Bad bacteria are the root cause behind diseases like pneumonia, meningitis, strep throat and food poisoning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Biowars universe, we find Alex Hawking\u2019s<\/a> BioWarriors working together to fight off bad bacteria like Tenzor<\/a>, who began as a harmless eColi bacterium<\/a> but mutated into a much more dangerous pathogen, charged with leading the bacterial pathogenic forces against Blastor<\/a> and his army.<\/p>\n

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Bad bacteria is what causes most infectious diseases, such pneumonia and strep throat<\/p><\/div>\n

Help The Good Guys Win With Probiotics<\/h2>\n

When our bodies are infected with a pathogen, we already know that our Macrophages, B-cells and T-cells go into overdrive to fight off the virus, often working alongside the good bacteria present in our systems.<\/p>\n

However, when we take antibiotics to help to kill off the harmful bacteria infecting our BioCosmos, the medicine often will attack our helpful bacteria as well<\/strong> \u2013 but there is a way to support and replenish them.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking about probiotics<\/strong>. These are live bacterial cultures and yeasts that are especially helpful for fighting off digestive system issues.<\/p>\n

Increasing your intake of these after an illness can help keep your BioCosmos functioning smoothly! Here are some of the most beneficial probiotics and how they can support your body.<\/p>\n

#1: Lactobacillus<\/h3>\n

Lactobacillus is a regular in your digestive system \u2014 it\u2019s one of the most important bacteria in the human body.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also known as lactic acid bacteria, lactobacillus is fermenting bacteria responsible for several essential functions of your digestive tract, such as:<\/p>\n