I have written many article in the past about the use of probiotics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Up to this point there was not a lot of information specific to their use in IBD but they were often prescribed in a "well, it couldn't hurt to try it" sort of way.
Less than a year ago I attended a webcast during which time I was able to ask several of the top doctors in IBD about probiotics. They seemed to think that in the future there would be specific probiotics designed to treat specific...
Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. From the Who-Knew? File: Here I've been scoffing at these yogurt... Read more »
New Study: There was a new study published in the May 29, 2008 issue of Nature, a science and medicine journal, which may point... Read more »
What are probiotics, who should take them, and where do you find them? Interest in the reported health benefits of probiotics has grown... Read more »
Just about the time we’ve all begun to understand the importance of Probiotics in our diet, a new term has hit the health world –... Read more »
According to the World Health Organization probiotics are defined as "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts... Read more »
According to a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, some probiotics may help treat chronic constipation in babies. In the new study,... Read more »
If you want to protect yourself from ulcerative colitis and colon cancer, scientists in Sweden say eating blueberries and adding probiotics to your... Read more »
Pregnant women who take probiotics starting early in pregnancy do not develop as much belly fat after giving birth, a study has found. Researchers... Read more »
Researchers say that probiotics may ease the pain, diarrhea, and constipation suffered by patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Scientists at... Read more »
Patients who take probiotic supplements after gastric bypass surgery appear to lose weight faster, new research suggests. Researchers at Stanford... Read more »
Acidophilus or probiotic Probiotics are a type of live microorganisms that can help to balance the natural bacteria in your gut. As they do, they may also balance the functioning of your bowels, addressing both constipation and diarrhea. In my...
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