India is developing guidelines that may mean probiotic strains will have to be backed by clinical trials conducted on Indian populations if they are to gain market approval. India’s small but growing probiotics market is dominated by strains from non-Indian companies and so the mooted guidelines suggest probiotics should be tested on local populations before they receive safety approval because of differences in Indian gut flora. “The commercial probiotic cultures currently used in India are of foreign
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promote health beyond providing basic nutrition‚ is flourishing. Within‚ the functional foods movement is the small but rapidly expanding arena of probiotics - live microbial food supplements that beneficially affect an individual by improving intestinal microbial balance. The consumers’ overwhelming interest in and demand for functional foods‚ including probiotics‚ make it imperative that health professionals stay abreast of the latest research findings and available products. The functional food market
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Probiotics and clinical effects: is the number what counts? Bertazzoni E‚ Donelli G‚ Midtvedt T‚ Nicoli J‚ Sanz Y. Source Department of Public Health and Community Medicine‚ Pharmacology Section‚ Policlinico ’G. B. Rossi ’‚ Verona‚ Italy. Abstract Probiotics are defined as ’live microorganisms that when administered in adequate amounts confer health benefits on the host ’‚ underlining the need of microbial viability and the requirement of a suitable dose to obtain a health benefit. The dose
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What Foods Contain Probiotic Did you ever wonder what foods contain probiotic bacteria? Almost everyone is aware yogurt is one of these beneficial foods‚ but there are several more. Tempeh contains probiotic bacteria. Ads by Google Probiotics Manufacturer - Bacterial Concentrates High Quality Beneficial Bacteria www.kenencoregroup.com Cultured Vegetables - Delicious Cultured Vegetables Probiotics‚ Oils‚ Juices & More! www.culturedvegetables.net Lactobacillus Acidophilus - Lactobacillus
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Probiotics Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial to the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO‚ probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host".[1] Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are the most common types of microbes used as probiotics; but certain yeasts and bacilli may also be used. Probiotics are commonly consumed as part of fermented foods with specially
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What are probiotics? Probiotics are bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines. An estimated 100 trillion microorganisms representing more than 500 different species inhabit every normal‚ healthy bowel. These microorganisms generally don’t make us sick; most are helpful. Gut-dwelling bacteria keep pathogens in check‚ aid digestion and nutrient absorption‚ and contribute to immune function. Probiotic therapies suggest that certain probiotics may help
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Biotechnology Regulations and Ethics FDA Regulation of Probiotics One of the most significant implications of the Human microbiome project (HMP) is the expansion of number of probiotic products available on the commercial market. As‚ it is new area of study‚ new claims are being made about the role and the value of probiotics in promoting human health and well-being. However there is some uncertainty about the how these products should be regulated. The Goal of this paper is to discuss the current
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Description of Probiotics Probiotics are living microscopic organisms‚ or microorganisms‚ that scientific research has shown to benefit the health. Most often they are bacteria‚ but they may also be other organisms such as yeasts. In some cases they are similar‚ or the same‚ as the “good” bacteria already in the body‚ particularly those in the gut. These good bacteria are part of the trillions of microorganisms that inhabit the bodies. This community of microorganisms is called the microbiota.
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An Introduction to Probiotics Probiotics are live microorganisms (in most cases‚ bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They are also called “friendly bacteria” or “good bacteria.” Probiotics are available to consumers mainly in the form of dietary supplements and foods. They can be used as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).1 To find out more about topics and resources mentioned in this fact sheet‚ see “For More Information.” Key Points
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Fundamental of Human Nutrition. Topic: Prebiotics and Probiotics Prebiotics: Definitions: “A non-digestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon‚ and thus improves host health.” Or “A selectively fermented ingredient that allows specific changes‚ both in the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal micro flora that confers benefits upon host well-being and health
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