The Consumer's Guide To Probiotics

by Dash, S. K.

• ISBN13: 9781893910331
• ISBN10: 1893910334
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-30
• Publisher: Freedom Pr Inc

Summary

Many doctors now say that a quality probiotic supplement is as important to your health as a multi-vitiamin. Probiotics (beneficial bacteria) maintain the intestinal microflora balance, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, promote good digestion, boost immune function, help us maintain healthy cholesterol levels and increase resistance to infection.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Harry Preuss, M.D.
Introduction The Surprising Story Behind Probiotics
Part I: Probiotics-An Overview
Chapter 1: The Ecology of Your Gut	16	(14)
Part II: Health Conditions & Probiotics
Chapter 2: Digestion and Nutrient Utilization	30	(3)
Chapter 3: Inflammatory Bowel Disease	33	(7)
Chapter 4: Irritable Bowel Syndrome	40	(3)
Chapter 5: Peptic Ulcer	43	(3)
Chapter 6: Probiotics and Indigestion	46	(2)
Chapter 7: Leaky Gut Syndrome	48	(4)
Chapter 8: Lactose (Milk Sugar) Intolerance	52	(2)
Chapter 9: Constipation	54	(2)
Chapter 10: Immune Function	56	(5)
Chapter 11: Allergies	61	(2)
Chapter 12: Women's Health	63	(5)
Chapter 13: Lower Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)	68	(2)
Chapter 14: Complications of Antibiotic Therapy	70	(7)
Chapter 15: High Cholesterol and Blood Lipids	77	(4)
Chapter 16: Cancer Prevention	81	(4)
Chapter 17: Smokers Benefit from Lactobacillus	85	(1)
Chapter 18: Traveler's Diarrhea	86	(2)
Chapter 19: Probiotics and Autism	88	(6)
Chapter 20: The Smart Probiotic Shopper	94	(3)
Chapter 21: Selection Criteria for Probiotic Supplements	97	(7)
Appendixes
A: A Glossary of Gastrointestinal Ecology	104	(4)
B: A Guide to Commonly Used Probiotics	108	(3)
C: Drug Interactions	111	(1)
D: Review of Scientific Evidence for Efficacy of Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 as a Probiotic Strain	112	(7)
Resources	119	(3)
References	122	(16)
Index	138	(6)
About the Author	144