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Published in Carolyn Torkelson, Catherine Marienau, Beyond Menopause, 2023
Carolyn Torkelson, Catherine Marienau
Probiotics can be found in foods such as yogurt, cheese, miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi. They are also available as a supplement form. When selecting a probiotic, look for products that contain these five core bacteria: Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus acidophilusLactobacillus brevisBifidobacterium lactisBifidobacterium longumIntegrative medicine has been a proponent of probiotics for years, yet active debate continues about their benefits. Conventional medicine does not endorse their use and awaits evidence-based guidelines and conclusive research before recommending supplementation. However, conducting research is challenging because different probiotics contain different strains of bacteria (with varying benefits), and many probiotic products contain more than one strain.
Therapeutic Properties of Fermented Foods and Beverages
Published in Megh R. Goyal, Preeti Birwal, Durgesh Nandini Chauhan, Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders, 2023
The probiotic microorganisms present in the fermented foods inhibit pathogenic microorganisms and aids in alleviation of digestive disorders, such as: antibiotic-associated diarrhea, infantile and traveler’s diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain.85 It is also reported to reduce the symptoms including bloating, stool frequency and occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).135 The starter culture of fermented products mainly contributes to the alteration of microbial ecosystem in the gastrointestinal tract.85
Gut Microbiota—Specific Food Design
Published in Megh R. Goyal, Preeti Birwal, Santosh K. Mishra, Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants in Food Design, 2022
Aparna V. Sudhakaran, Himanshi Solanki
Probiotics are “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host” [27]. Recent gut microbiota studies have opened new avenues for personalized healthcare strategies associating the potential use of selected probiotics strains for restoring the gut balance. The basic mechanism by which the probiotics regain the gut homeostasis is by competitive exclusion, improve intestinal barrier functions, production of antimicrobial substances and immune modulation. Probiotics as a concept acquired scientific credibility when Russian scientist E. Metchnikoff proposed the theory of longevity and attributed the long life of Bulgarians to the consumption of traditional fermented dairy products [51]. The fermented foods such as fermented dairy products, vegetables, sauerkraut, kimchi, and wine are a rich source of probiotics. The probiotics can be a single strain or a combination of strains. The most common genera of probiotics are Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces boulardii (yeast). The combination of prebiotics and probiotics is known as synbiotics.
Is there a role for the microbiome in systemic sclerosis?
Published in Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, 2023
Probiotics are live or attenuated microorganisms that may alter the composition of gut microbial communities and may also benefit the host. While probiotics have been extensively studied in IBD and IBS, only two small randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have evaluated the effects of probiotics on GI symptoms in SSc [15,16]. Both studies failed to detect a treatment effect. However, the probiotic supplement used in these studies were comprised of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species. Prior studies have demonstrated that patients with SSc have increased abundance of these genera compared with healthy controls [5–8]. Thus, further research is required to understand the optimal strain of probiotics for SSc. In addition, dietary supplements in the US do not undergo regulatory review by the Food and Drug Administration prior to introduction to the market; whether the supplement contains viable organisms at the time of purchase is generally unknown. Fermented (e.g. sauerkraut, tempeh, Kombucha) and cultured (e.g. yogurt, kephir, cheese) food products naturally contain various probiotics and may represent a more effective and cost-conscious alternative to probiotic supplements.
Patterns of Nutritional Supplement Use in Children with Tourette Syndrome
Published in Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2023
Bobbie L. Smith, Amanda K. Ludlow
The nutritional supplements found to be taken most by the children with TS diagnosis were magnesium, multivitamin, probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. These findings are similar to those found in children with ASD (28). Research regarding the effectiveness, efficacy and safety of using these supplements requires further investigation. For example, there are no studies to date assessing the effectiveness of probiotics, multivitamins or magnesium in children with TS. Probiotics are bacteria that help to maintain positive gut health and can also regulate inflammation and immune function. Studies have indicated that TS has been associated with imbalances in the gut microbiota (29). While, children commonly take multivitamins, often to maintain health and prevent deficiencies (14), the effectiveness of these supplements has yet to be investigated addressing symptoms of TS. However, preliminary studies on comorbid disorders, such as ASD, show improvement in core symptomology (30, 31). In the current study multivitamins and probiotics were mainly taken to improve children’s overall health; however, no notable changes were observed for multivitamin consumption. For probiotics, there was some improvement in behavior and social interaction observed by caregivers.
Potential utility of nano-based treatment approaches to address the risk of Helicobacter pylori
Published in Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, 2022
Sohaib Khan, Mohamed Sharaf, Ishfaq Ahmed, Tehsin Ullah Khan, Samah Shabana, Muhammad Arif, Syed Shabi Ul Hassan Kazmi, Chenguang Liu
Probiotics are the strains produced by living organisms that are used against intestinal micro-ecology for the treatment of better physiological conditions [217]. Lactobacillus strains are among the most reported probiotic bacteria that produce lactic acid [218]. Recent studies have discovered other bacteria such as Bacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., and Saccharomyces spp. for their use as probiotics. Lactobacillus spp. resist acid and commensalism with a concentration of about 0 to 103 mL in normal human gastric and able to survive in the stomach for almost 2 hours. While some of the lactobacillus strains are attached to epithelial cells in stomach in vitro via lipoteichoic acid [219]. In addition, probiotics are useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, acute diarrhea, and functional digestive disorders [220].