We have both good and bad bacteria in the body. Probiotics, which consist of live bacteria and yeast, are considered to be a healthy or good bacteria.
Several studies have reported that certain probiotic strains can exhibit inhibitory activity against H. pylori bacteria.
Contrary to popular belief, bodies do need bad bacteria inside them to function properly; the trick is keeping a healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria. Probiotics are what helps keep this healthy balance in check.
Probiotics can be found in yogurt and fermented foods (such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and pickles). It is recommended that a person have at least 2–3 servings of these per week or you can use a probiotics supplement like this one.
Further reading: Read about fermented foods in my article Top 10 Fermented Foods and Why You Should Eat More of Them. Also find 9 reasons to take probiotics and why it’s so good for you.
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice has long been thought of as a natural medicine around the world and there is thinking now that it helps prevent or limit H. pylori bacteria from attaching itself to the lining of the stomach.