Bacteria and Probiotics question

[Johnv713]

Hi guys

I'm currently on probiotics that has lactobacillus acidophilus 50 Billions CFU per capsule for GERD. What I usually do is take one with water. And also break open a capsule and sprinkle it in my mouth. From what I read online L. Acidophilus caused plague and cavity. So why is it that they're considered probiotics (friendly bacteria)?

I'm confused thanks!

 

[Gordon]

Because in your mouth that's what they do. In your gut they do slightly more useful things.

BTW sprinkling them on your tongue is a total waste of money, they'll be destroyed by the acid in your stomach as soon as they get there. The capsule is designed to protect them till they get to the target area in your large intestine.

 

[Johnv713]

Because in your mouth that's what they do. In your gut they do slightly more useful things.

BTW sprinkling them on your tongue is a total waste of money, they'll be destroyed by the acid in your stomach as soon as they get there. The capsule is designed to protect them till they get to the target area in your large intestine.

I see ..good point there my friend.