ProbioticsTo the surprise of many people, several pounds of good bacteria populate our digestive tract, help us maintain normal digestion, and protect us against stomach flus, candida overgrowth, and many other types of infection. In this concise book, internationally recognised nutrition expert Dr. Earl Mindell explains the many health benefits of probiotics and how to use them to enhance health. |
Contents
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Colon Health and Probiotics | 23 |
Probiotics and Immune System Support | 31 |
Probiotics for Reproductive and Urinary Tract Health | 43 |
Better Skin with Probiotics | 50 |
Probiotics AND Childrens Health | 56 |
Other Benefits of Probiotics | 62 |
Choosing and Using Probiotic Supplements | 66 |
Conclusion | 73 |
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Other Books and Resources | 81 |
Probiotic Supplement Sources | 85 |
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Page 78 - Alteration of intestinal microflora is associated with reduction in abdominal bloating and pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Page 78 - Assessment of the capacity of Lactobacillus to inhibit the growth of uropathogens and block their adhesion to vaginal epithelial cells.
Page 77 - Hida M, Aiba Y, Sawamura S et al: Inhibition of the accumulation of uremic toxins in the blood and their precursors in the feces after oral administration of Lebenin, a lactic acid bacteria preparation, to uremic patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Page 78 - Lactobacillus feeding reduces endotoxemia and severity of experimental alcoholic liver (disease).
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Page 77 - Aberrant composition of gut microbiota of allergic infants: a target of bifidobacterial therapy at weaning?
Page 76 - Prevention of radiation-induced diarrhea with the use of VSL#3, a new highpotency probiotic preparation.