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09 June 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Harmony of Starch, Butyrate and Probiotics

In the past I’ve discussed short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and the ability of probiotics to combine with prebiotics to assist in the production of SCFAs. The harmonious nature leads to numerous healthful impacts on your colon and gut. Along with this production is the need for resistant starches, another topic I’ve discussed at length.
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30 March 2009 ~ 0 Comments

What characteristics make a probiotic good?

With a growing number of probiotics, it’s often hard to determine which are the best. I stumbled across a recent article summarizing a lecture about Probiotics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (such as Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, etc). The article outlines characteristics of suitable probiotics:
Studies are starting to shows that “Probiotic” or “beneficial microorganisms” may be able [...]

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25 March 2009 ~ 0 Comments

More advantages to fiber

I found another worthwhile article about fiber and gastrointestinal health – are they following this blog and my monthly newsletters?
MSNBC takes a look at the impact of fiber, prebiotics and antibiotics on the general health of your gut. As indicated in a recent EndoMune newsletter, the synbiotic effect of probiotics and prebiotics is powerful. See [...]

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10 March 2009 ~ 1 Comment

Oral Health and Probiotics

What do your tooth brush and probiotics have in common?
Both are important for oral health.
I have previously discussed the many health benefits of probiotics, most of which have been related to the GI tract. I would like to review some of the reports on probiotics with regard to oral health.
Clinical studies have been carried [...]

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04 February 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Fiber and probiotics

A very insightful article was published this past weekend in a New Hampshire newspaper. This article relates very closely to January’s newsletter. Though the article is written from the viewpoint of general benefits of fiber, it does address many topics of which I continually stress the importance.
Enjoy the article and start eating your fiber!
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090201-LIFE-902010309

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