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The Chiropractic Healing Center of Los Gatos 20 S. Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite 207 Los Gatos CA 95030 Phone: 408-354-5645 Fax: 408-354-5945 Thomas M Mosca D.C email - website | Health Articles and More! | Other articles in this months newsletter: The Health Benefits Of Chiropractic Treatments Ryan Weisgerber [ read article ] Effect of a Single Chiropractic Adjustment Charles S Masarsky and Marion Todres-Masarsky [ read article ] Probiotics and Prebiotics nutrition411 [ read article ] Three superfoods that can help treat depression Michael Ravensthorpe [ read article ] | ||||||||||||
Probiotics and Prebiotics nutrition411 website Probiotics and Prebiotics More than 400 types of microorganisms are in your gastrointestinal tract. Some of these microorganisms are healthy and others are unhealthy. The healthy bacteria in your gut help digest food. They also synthesize some vitamins and essential fatty acids. Probiotics are live microbes that can benefit your health by allowing the healthy bacteria in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract to thrive while inhibiting or destroying toxins released by other bacteria. While the research on the positive effects of prebiotics and probiotics is promising, many unknowns still exist, including what bacteria work best with each condition, what dose is needed to have an effect, and whether or not probiotic foods and/or supplements lose their effectiveness over time. Benefits of probiotics
Foods containing probiotics The following foods contain probiotics:
Benefits of prebiotics Prebiotics release short-chain fatty acids, which decrease the pH of the colon and, thereby, enhance mineral absorption, particularly calcium, iron, and magnesium, possibly decreasing the risk of osteoporosis development. This decrease in pH also leads to the decreased survival of some pathogenic bacteria. Prebiotics may decrease cholesterol levels and also reduce the risk of colon cancer. Some forms of prebiotics aid in the relief of constipation. Different strains of prebiotics provide different health benefits. Foods containing prebiotics
Best sources of probiotics or prebiotics*
*Adapted from Douglas and Kane and the American Gastroenterological Association Resistant starch Probiotic and prebiotic supplements Prebiotics are consumed in different ways, including:
Safety References and recommended readings American Gastroenterological Association. Probiotics: what they are and what they can do for you. Available at: http://www.gastro.org/patient-center/diet-medications/probiotics. Accessed October 21, 2012. Douglas LC, Sanders ME. Probiotics and prebiotics in dietetics practice. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108:510-521. International Food Information Council Foundation. Functional foods fact sheet: probiotics and prebiotics. Available at: http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Functional_Foods_Fact_Sheet_Probiotics_and_Prebiotics. Accessed October 21, 2012. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Research. Oral probiotics: an introduction. Available at: Roberfroid M, Gibson GR, Hoyles L, et al. Prebiotic effects: metabolic and health benefits. Br J Nutr. 2010;104:S1-S63. Sanders ME, Heimbach JT, Pot B, et al. Health claim substantiation for probiotic and prebiotic products. Gut Microbes [serial online]. 2011;2:127-133. Available at: http://www.landesbioscience.com/journals/gutmicrobes/Sanders-GMIC2-3.pdf. Accessed August 2, 2012. World Gastroenterology Organisation. World Gastroenterology Organisation Practice Guidelines: probiotics and prebiotics. Available at: http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/assets/downloads/en/pdf/guidelines/19_probiotics_prebiotics.pdf. Accessed October 21, 2012.
Review Date 10/12
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