Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic bacteria found in the intestines and is essential for our health. Acidophilus is essential to balance out levels of harmful bacteria in the gut microbiome. Balancing out the gut’s microbiome can help support good cholesterol (HDL) while reducing the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL). Lactobacillus acidophilus in combination with a soluble like apple pectin also works to promote a healthy metabolism and promote weight loss. In addition, by combining acidophilus with apple pectin, this supplement promotes the body maintaining healthy function of the intestinal system by increasing the amount of short-chain fatty acid and balancing bacteria in the body.