This section is dedicated to more information on probiotics and prebiotics. Medical and FDA Disclaimers Below.

Contents:

What are probiotics?
Probiotic Foods
Prebiotics
Where the FDA currently stands on probiotics
Resources: More information on the general use of probiotics, books and websites
Helpful Hints and Tips on Purchasing your Probiotics

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More General Information on Probiotcs:

What are probiotics?
Where the FDA currently stands on probiotics
Resouces: More information on the general use of probiotics, books and websites

What are Probiotics?:

“What are Probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that can benefit your digestive health when taken in adequate amounts.†4 The human body hosts approximately 100 trillion microorganisms, also known as the flora of an individual’s microbiome. When the flora in your digestive tract is imbalanced, it can lead to digestive irregularities and make you more susceptible to illness. Probiotics help keep your digestive system balanced, which can lead to greater overall health.”
-[unattributed] Florastor. http://florastor.com/about/ Florastor. 2016.

 

Probiotic Foods:

Yogurt
Kefir
Kombucha tea
Kim Chi
Tempeh
Miso
Upasteurized saur kraut
raw fermented salads and salsas

Prebiotics:

Prebiotics are the foods and supplements that help the probiotics thrive. The Probiotics have to survive past the stomach to get the the gut, where they do their good work. This list continues to grow. Generally, they are foods that are known to be good for the digestion, often times fibrous in nature. First is the list of prebiotics that can be taken as a supplement, and below are prebiotics that could easily be ingested as food.

FOS fructooligosaccharides (often added to probiotic supplements)
stevia
ozone
Lactoferrin
EDTA Chelatin
Zinc
Iron
Colloidal Silver
Calcium, Magnesium and Citrate
Enzymes, including serratiopeptidase
Curcumin
Ginkgo
Oregano
St. John’s Wort

Prebiotic Foods:

Honey
Chicory Root
Burdock Root
Jerusalem Artichoke
Dandelion Greens
Raw Garlic
Raw Leeks
Raw Onion
Raw Asparagus
Bananas
Plantains
Leeks
Whole Grains
Legumes
Apple Cider Vinegar
Marine Algae (Spirulina, Chlorella, Nostoc)
Some Mushrooms (Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi)
Brewer’s Yeast
Ginger
Cranberry
Curcumin
Cinnamon
Vanilla
oregano
Alfalfa
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Where the FDA currently stands on Probiotics:

“Administration (FDA) has approved no specific health claims for probiotics. Further, the amounts of probiotics that studies have found to be beneficial vary from strain to strain and condition to condition.” [and] “In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations – not the FDA — defined “probiotics” as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.’”
-[unattributed] Web MD, http://www.webmd.com/diet/answers-to-your-questions-about-probiotics . Web MD. 2016.

More information on the general use of probioitcs: (good concise list of different types of Probiotics and what they are used for):
http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/answers-to-your-questions-about-probiotics

Resources:

More information on the general use of probiotics
Books
Websites

Books:

The Probiotics Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Safe, Natural Health Solutions Using Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods and Supplements by Gary Huffnagle
https://www.amazon.com/Probiotics-Revolution-Definitive-Solutions-Supplements

Probiotics for Dummies, by Shekhar Challa
https://www.amazon.com/Probiotics-Dummies-Shekhar-Challa

Websites:

Good general list of probiotics:
http://primaldocs.com/members-blog/what-probiotics-to-take-while-youre-on-antibiotics/

NCBI, good for looking up the types of probiotics you are considering:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC

Are your getting itchy when you take probiotics? You may be getting a histamine response:
https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/low-histamine-probiotics/

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Purchasing Probiotics:

1. More information on researching and purchasing the products in this website:
   About- Tips on Purchasing Your Items
2. If you are looking in your local pharmacy for the type of probiotics to use with long-term antibiotic treatments, ask your pharmacist where they are located. These probiotics are oftentimes not with the other probiotics, but instead they are in the irritable bowel area.

 

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More information on researching and purchasing the products within this website:
About- Tips on Purchasing Your Items

Medical and FDA Disclaimers:

Medical Disclaimer:
Common Sense dictates that the following is now added: Please note that recommended reading and its practicum, product information, physical therapies, and any and all advice presented in this collection is intended for the convenience of the reader. For advice on medical issues you should always consult your local medical practitioner.

FDA Disclaimer:
The products and their practicum shown on this website or discussed in our communications have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified physician.