The executive branch is responsible for implementing the laws that are created by the legislative branch (the Senate and House of Representatives). The head of the executive branch is the President of the United States. His role includes acting as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
There are many kinds of bacteria, some which cause deadly diseases and some which are helpful to man. Those which are harmful cause diseases in man, animals, and plants. They can cause food to spoil, even poisoning people who eat them. But there are a great many bacteria that man and nature use in helpful ways. For example, bacteria play an important role in making buttermilk, sauerkraut, cheese, and vinegar by causing a chemical change called fermentation. Bacteria also attack dead plants and animals, and break them down into nourishment for the soil. Bacteria are even used to purify water in sewer treatment plants!
Probiotics can also help offset the bacterial imbalance caused by taking antibiotics. Antibiotics kill good bacteria along with the harmful ones, often leading to gas, cramping or diarrhea. Probiotics may help breakdown protein and fat in the digestive tract â a valuable benefit to help infants, toddlers or patients who need to build strength throughout and after an illness. Benefits of Probiotics. Not all probiotics are the same. Different strains of the bacteria have different effects. For example, one strain may fight against cavity-causing organisms in our mouths and don't need to survive a trip through our guts. Research has been promising for these friendly critters.