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Introducing Probiotics: The Good Bacteria
Monday, October 15, 2007
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One of the latest trends in reducing infections, is the use of “probiotics”. Probiotics as defined by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”You see, when antibiotics are used to treat illness they not only kill the bad bacteria, they kill the good bacteria that is there to keep us healthy. So the idea of using antibiotics in conjunction with probiotics will replace the “good” bacteria the antibiotic removed.
Research has shown many advantages with the use probiotic, like treating diarrhea, IBS, lactose intolerance, cramping, bloating and even eczema (especially in children).
With all the great benefits of probiotics the market is now saturated with new products containing them. However, Registered Dietitian, Carrie Miller advocates the best source of probiotic is from your food. Miller states, “when it comes in a food source, your body knows how to use it”. Yogurt is a great choice but all yogurts aren't created equal, “choose products made by companies invested in doing research on their products “said Mary Ellen Sanders, a microbiologist and leading expert on probiotics.
Michelle, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
“The best way out is always through”
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