So you have decided to try a Probiotic. Now you’re wondering which Probiotic to choose. Here are a few tips to help make your decision a little easier. What is a Probiotic? In addition to serving as a delivery system for the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste material, the intestinal tract also…
Improvements in the activity of white blood cells in elderly adults, a group of individuals with a higher chance of infections, may occur with daily supplementation of the Probiotic strain containing Bifidobacterium Lactis. 37 healthy older adults participated in this double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized cross-over study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a Prebiotic (GOS), a…
Gut dysbiosis (when the bacteria in the gut are out of balance) has commonly been associated with aging and the afflictions of aging. Worldwide the implications of aging populations have become a major issue. Alzheimer’s Disease: 4 bacterial strains common to all participants with Alzheimer’s Disease have been isolated in a recent study on Japanese…
A new population study found daily supplementation with a prebiotic and probiotic supplement can reduce inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in patients with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with NAFLD. Prior research has shown prebiotics and probiotics having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. 75 individuals with NAFLD participated in this…
In the past, when discussing digestive health, products targeting the prevention of gas and bloating, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation were in the forefront. Specific conditions usually addressed were Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colon Cancer prevention and general support for healthy elimination. Products like Fiber and Oat Bran were touted as providing cardiovascular support as well…