The document provides an overview of the gut microbiota. It discusses that humans evolved with numerous microbial communities forming normal flora in different body sites, including the gastrointestinal tract. Over 400 bacterial species colonize the human gut in a symbiotic relationship. The gut microbiota performs useful functions for the host such as providing nutrients, producing vitamins, and preventing pathogenic bacteria. Disruptions to the normal gut flora, such as from antibiotic use, can allow harmful bacteria like C. difficile to grow and cause infections. Understanding the diversity and changes of the intestinal microbiota is important for examining its role in health and disease.
Probiotics are live microorganism which when administrated in adequate amount confers health benefit in humans. Prebiotics are non-digestible Food ingredients which beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon and thus improving host health.
Presentation given at Eva Perry Library about the emerging information on the microbiome. Key highlights include definition of the microbiome, affect of microbiome on health, how to maintain a healthy/balanced microbiome.
The document discusses the gut microbiome, noting that the human intestine contains over 100 trillion microorganisms consisting of about 500 bacterial species that play an important role in health by aiding nutrient absorption, training the immune system, and preventing pathogenic bacteria overgrowth, while alterations in the gut flora balance due to factors like antibiotics, illness, or diet can impact conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and cancer.
The document discusses the gut microbiota and its importance. It notes that the gut contains trillions of microbes, weighing up to 5 lbs, with thousands of bacterial species. The major phyla include Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Proteobacteria. The gut microbiota plays key roles in digesting nutrients, preventing pathogenic growth, and supporting metabolic and immune system functions. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota is associated with obesity, stress, anxiety, depression, autism and other conditions. Future research on the gut microbiota is needed to better understand its development and impact on health and disease.
The gut microbiome refers to the microorganisms that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiome begins developing at birth and is influenced by factors like diet, geography, and age. Approximately one third of gut bacteria are common across people, while two thirds vary individually. The gut microbiome plays important roles in digesting food, producing vitamins, protecting against other microbes, and influencing conditions like depression, autism, and schizophrenia through the gut-brain axis. Managing the gut microbiome through prebiotics, probiotics, and diet can positively impact health and disease.
This document discusses the human microbiome, which refers to the microorganisms that inhabit different areas of the human body. It notes that the microbiome develops immediately after birth and includes bacteria, yeasts and protozoa. The microbiome plays an important role in health, such as immune system development, but can also contribute to diseases. The document then describes the types of microbes typically found in different body sites like the gut, skin, respiratory and genitourinary tracts.
The document provides an overview of the gut microbiota. It discusses that humans evolved with numerous microbial communities forming normal flora in different body sites, including the gastrointestinal tract. Over 400 bacterial species colonize the human gut in a symbiotic relationship. The gut microbiota performs useful functions for the host such as providing nutrients, producing vitamins, and preventing pathogenic bacteria. Disruptions to the normal gut flora, such as from antibiotic use, can allow harmful bacteria like C. difficile to grow and cause infections. Understanding the diversity and changes of the intestinal microbiota is important for examining its role in health and disease.
Probiotics are live microorganism which when administrated in adequate amount confers health benefit in humans. Prebiotics are non-digestible Food ingredients which beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon and thus improving host health.
Presentation given at Eva Perry Library about the emerging information on the microbiome. Key highlights include definition of the microbiome, affect of microbiome on health, how to maintain a healthy/balanced microbiome.
The document discusses the gut microbiome, noting that the human intestine contains over 100 trillion microorganisms consisting of about 500 bacterial species that play an important role in health by aiding nutrient absorption, training the immune system, and preventing pathogenic bacteria overgrowth, while alterations in the gut flora balance due to factors like antibiotics, illness, or diet can impact conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and cancer.
The document discusses the gut microbiota and its importance. It notes that the gut contains trillions of microbes, weighing up to 5 lbs, with thousands of bacterial species. The major phyla include Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Proteobacteria. The gut microbiota plays key roles in digesting nutrients, preventing pathogenic growth, and supporting metabolic and immune system functions. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota is associated with obesity, stress, anxiety, depression, autism and other conditions. Future research on the gut microbiota is needed to better understand its development and impact on health and disease.
The gut microbiome refers to the microorganisms that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiome begins developing at birth and is influenced by factors like diet, geography, and age. Approximately one third of gut bacteria are common across people, while two thirds vary individually. The gut microbiome plays important roles in digesting food, producing vitamins, protecting against other microbes, and influencing conditions like depression, autism, and schizophrenia through the gut-brain axis. Managing the gut microbiome through prebiotics, probiotics, and diet can positively impact health and disease.
This document discusses the human microbiome, which refers to the microorganisms that inhabit different areas of the human body. It notes that the microbiome develops immediately after birth and includes bacteria, yeasts and protozoa. The microbiome plays an important role in health, such as immune system development, but can also contribute to diseases. The document then describes the types of microbes typically found in different body sites like the gut, skin, respiratory and genitourinary tracts.
Gasbarrini A. Microbiota, Antibiotici e Probiotici in Gastroenterologia. ASMa...Gianfranco Tammaro
PROF. ANTONIO GASBARRINI - 3° Giornata Master ECM in Gastroenterologia 2016 (25/11/2016) - Fondazione Santa Lucia - Sala Congressi - Roma
Sito: www.asmad.net
Canale Youtube: https://youtu.be/ouYcXg_ZtJM
This document provides an overview of probiotics, focusing on the bacteria Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. It discusses the history of probiotics, why they are important for human health, examples of foods containing probiotics, and their mechanisms of action. The document also covers commercial probiotic strains, genetically engineered probiotics, prebiotics, and Indian probiotic manufacturers.
This document discusses probiotics, including their history, definition, commonly used strains, properties, established health effects, mechanisms of action, advantages, effects in livestock, synergistic use with prebiotics, and the market size. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, confer health benefits. Commonly used probiotic strains include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics can help treat conditions like antibiotic-associated diarrhea, cancer, and high cholesterol, and provide benefits to livestock. Prebiotics feed beneficial bacteria to create synbiotic combinations with probiotics. The global probiotics market was estimated at $15.9 billion in 2008 and is projected to reach $
The document discusses the complex bidirectional communication between the gut and brain, known as the gut-brain axis. It outlines several key players in this communication: (1) the gut microbiome, which contains trillions of microbes that can influence brain development and mental health; (2) neuroactive substances like serotonin that are produced by microbes and can affect the brain; and (3) microbial metabolites like short-chain fatty acids and tryptophan derivatives that can modulate neuronal and immune function. The vagus nerve, gut hormones, and immune signals transmitted via the microbiome all help facilitate dialogue between the gut and brain. Disruptions to this gut-brain axis are implicated in several neurological and psychiatric disorders.
This presentation include microbiome involve in human health and disease. classification and categorization of microbiota is aslo given.Anatomical area in which these microbes present.
This document discusses probiotics, which are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics include lactic acid bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. They confer benefits like treating diarrhea, aiding digestion of lactose, lowering cholesterol, and reducing risk of colon cancer. Foods containing probiotics include yogurt, kefir, kimchi and others. Probiotics are also available as dietary supplements. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. Combining probiotics and prebiotics in a product is called a symbiotic.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are similar to beneficial microorganisms in the human gut. They are available as dietary supplements, foods, and alternative medicines in various forms. Probiotics work by crowding out bad bacteria in the digestive system and attaching to the intestinal wall to increase beneficial bacteria. Common probiotic strains include Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics may have benefits like enhancing immune response and aiding digestion, but also potential side effects like gas, bloating, and diarrhea in some people. Prebiotics are fibers that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, and a symbiotic contains both prebiotic and probiotic components.
The document discusses the human microbiome, which is the collection of microbes that live on and inside the human body. It describes some of the microbes commonly found in different areas of the body like the nose, mouth, skin, gut, and urogenital tract. It also discusses how antibiotics and other drugs can disrupt the normal balance of microbes and allow potentially harmful ones to grow. The human microbiome varies between individuals and is an area of ongoing research.
Probiotics and prebiotics are live microorganisms and non-digestible foods respectively that provide health benefits. Probiotics include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. They produce inhibitory compounds, compete for nutrients and adhesion sites, and enhance the immune system. Probiotics are found in fermented foods and supplements. They can help treat diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and other conditions.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, confer health benefits. The document defines probiotics according to the FAO and WHO as live microorganisms that benefit the host. Common probiotic bacteria include Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria, which are found naturally in the gut microbiota. Potential health benefits of probiotics may depend on the specific strains consumed.
The document discusses the role of gut flora in immune function. It explains that the digestive tract contains 100 trillion microorganisms, mostly bacteria, known as gut flora. This flora is divided into essential, opportunistic, and transitional types. The essential flora dominates in healthy individuals and supports immune function by forming a protective barrier and stimulating immune cells. Damage to essential flora negatively impacts immunity both locally in the gut and systemically. Maintaining a balanced gut flora is important for regulating immune responses and preventing autoimmune diseases.
Bacterial colonisation of the intestine has a major role in the post-natal development and maturation of the immune and endocrine systems. These processes are key factors underpinning central nervous system (CNS) signaling. Regulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis is essential for maintaining homeostasis, including that of the CNS. Moreover, there is now expanding evidence for the view that commensal organisms within the gut play a role in early programming and later responsivity of the stress system. Research has focused on how the microbiota communicates with the central nervous system (CNS) and thereby influences brain function. The routes of this communication are not fully elucidated but include neural, humoral, immune and metabolic pathways. This view is underpinned by studies in germ-free animals and in animals exposed to pathogenic bacterial infections, probiotic agents or antibiotic agents which indicate a role for the gut microbiota in the regulation of mood, cognition, pain and obesity. Thus the concept of a microbiota-gut brain axis is emerging which suggests that modulation of the gut microflora may be a tractable strategy for developing novel therapeutics for complex stress-related CNS disorders where there is a huge unmet medical need.
The document discusses the importance of gut microbiota and microbial diversity in gut health and disease. It notes that the gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a vital role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. A balanced gut microbiota supports digestive health, but disruptions to this balance through factors like antibiotics, poor diet, pollution, and stress can lead to gut dysbiosis and conditions like leaky gut syndrome. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiota through a fiber-rich diet, limiting sugars and processed foods, taking probiotics, and avoiding overuse of antibiotics is key for overall wellness.
1) The document discusses the history and characteristics of probiotics, with a focus on their health benefits. Probiotics were first conceptualized in 1907 by Elie Metchnikoff, who proposed that certain bacteria could lead to a longer, healthier life.
2) Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Effective probiotic strains must survive the digestive system and establish residence in the intestines.
3) The document outlines several health benefits of probiotics, including reducing risks of colon cancer, lowering cholesterol, preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea, treating allergies, and aiding weight management and bone health. Food sources of probiotics discussed include yogurt
Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut and can aid in digestion, strengthen the immune system, and reduce risks of certain diseases. Common probiotic strains include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. Probiotics are available in foods like yogurt as well as supplements like tablets and capsules. Consuming probiotics may benefit those with digestive issues, weak immune systems, or frequent infections.
Our probiotic products mainly include Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces, Bifidobacterium, Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Leuconostoc, Bacillus, etc., covering food science, nutrition, microbiology, bioengineering, fermentation engineering, and other fields. Based on the different requirements of clients, we can also provide customized probiotic products and services. https://probiotic.creative-enzymes.com/
This document discusses the gut microbiome and its links to cognitive disorders. It aims to provide an overview of the gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, and how gut microbes can affect central nervous system function and development. It discusses research showing links between gut microbiota and disorders like autism, depression, and schizophrenia. Current and potential future treatments are explored that aim to target the gut microbiome for mental health disorders.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics like certain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species may help treat periodontal disease by inhibiting pathogenic bacteria, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the immune system. While more research is still needed, some studies have found probiotics can decrease gingivitis and periodontal pocket depth when consumed as lozenges or gum to allow colonization of the oral cavity. Prebiotics may also help probiotics thrive in the mouth, but their role in oral health is still unclear. Overall, probiotics show promise for periodontal disease but are still in the early stages of research and validation through large clinical trials is required.
The document summarizes an annual probiotic symposium held in Chennai, India in December 2016. It includes the following:
- An agenda for the symposium that covers definitions of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics; the history of probiotics; the role of probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases; their functions and mechanisms of action; clinical applications in gastroenterology; dosage and safety issues; and conclusions.
- Presentations on the topics of probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases, their equilibrium in nature and the human body, and the gut flora.
- Evidence that certain probiotic strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can reduce disease activity and symptoms
Probiotics Supplementation: What Pharmacists Need To KnowAli Alhammad
This document discusses probiotics and provides an overview of what they are, how they work, potential health benefits, examples of probiotic products, regulations, and tips for choosing high quality probiotic supplements. It aims to educate pharmacists on probiotics so they can provide guidance to patients on their appropriate use.
This document summarizes information about probiotics. It discusses how probiotics are live microorganisms that are believed to provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics can be found in fermented foods like yogurt and supplements. They are believed to support digestive and immune health by balancing bacteria in the gut. The document reviews research on specific health benefits of probiotics such as reducing antibiotic-associated diarrhea, preventing gut permeability, and lowering risks of allergies and autoimmune disorders. It also discusses factors that influence the gut microbiome and considerations for choosing effective probiotic supplements and foods.
Gasbarrini A. Microbiota, Antibiotici e Probiotici in Gastroenterologia. ASMa...Gianfranco Tammaro
PROF. ANTONIO GASBARRINI - 3° Giornata Master ECM in Gastroenterologia 2016 (25/11/2016) - Fondazione Santa Lucia - Sala Congressi - Roma
Sito: www.asmad.net
Canale Youtube: https://youtu.be/ouYcXg_ZtJM
This document provides an overview of probiotics, focusing on the bacteria Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. It discusses the history of probiotics, why they are important for human health, examples of foods containing probiotics, and their mechanisms of action. The document also covers commercial probiotic strains, genetically engineered probiotics, prebiotics, and Indian probiotic manufacturers.
This document discusses probiotics, including their history, definition, commonly used strains, properties, established health effects, mechanisms of action, advantages, effects in livestock, synergistic use with prebiotics, and the market size. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, confer health benefits. Commonly used probiotic strains include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics can help treat conditions like antibiotic-associated diarrhea, cancer, and high cholesterol, and provide benefits to livestock. Prebiotics feed beneficial bacteria to create synbiotic combinations with probiotics. The global probiotics market was estimated at $15.9 billion in 2008 and is projected to reach $
The document discusses the complex bidirectional communication between the gut and brain, known as the gut-brain axis. It outlines several key players in this communication: (1) the gut microbiome, which contains trillions of microbes that can influence brain development and mental health; (2) neuroactive substances like serotonin that are produced by microbes and can affect the brain; and (3) microbial metabolites like short-chain fatty acids and tryptophan derivatives that can modulate neuronal and immune function. The vagus nerve, gut hormones, and immune signals transmitted via the microbiome all help facilitate dialogue between the gut and brain. Disruptions to this gut-brain axis are implicated in several neurological and psychiatric disorders.
This presentation include microbiome involve in human health and disease. classification and categorization of microbiota is aslo given.Anatomical area in which these microbes present.
This document discusses probiotics, which are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics include lactic acid bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. They confer benefits like treating diarrhea, aiding digestion of lactose, lowering cholesterol, and reducing risk of colon cancer. Foods containing probiotics include yogurt, kefir, kimchi and others. Probiotics are also available as dietary supplements. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. Combining probiotics and prebiotics in a product is called a symbiotic.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are similar to beneficial microorganisms in the human gut. They are available as dietary supplements, foods, and alternative medicines in various forms. Probiotics work by crowding out bad bacteria in the digestive system and attaching to the intestinal wall to increase beneficial bacteria. Common probiotic strains include Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics may have benefits like enhancing immune response and aiding digestion, but also potential side effects like gas, bloating, and diarrhea in some people. Prebiotics are fibers that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, and a symbiotic contains both prebiotic and probiotic components.
The document discusses the human microbiome, which is the collection of microbes that live on and inside the human body. It describes some of the microbes commonly found in different areas of the body like the nose, mouth, skin, gut, and urogenital tract. It also discusses how antibiotics and other drugs can disrupt the normal balance of microbes and allow potentially harmful ones to grow. The human microbiome varies between individuals and is an area of ongoing research.
Probiotics and prebiotics are live microorganisms and non-digestible foods respectively that provide health benefits. Probiotics include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. They produce inhibitory compounds, compete for nutrients and adhesion sites, and enhance the immune system. Probiotics are found in fermented foods and supplements. They can help treat diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and other conditions.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, confer health benefits. The document defines probiotics according to the FAO and WHO as live microorganisms that benefit the host. Common probiotic bacteria include Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria, which are found naturally in the gut microbiota. Potential health benefits of probiotics may depend on the specific strains consumed.
The document discusses the role of gut flora in immune function. It explains that the digestive tract contains 100 trillion microorganisms, mostly bacteria, known as gut flora. This flora is divided into essential, opportunistic, and transitional types. The essential flora dominates in healthy individuals and supports immune function by forming a protective barrier and stimulating immune cells. Damage to essential flora negatively impacts immunity both locally in the gut and systemically. Maintaining a balanced gut flora is important for regulating immune responses and preventing autoimmune diseases.
Bacterial colonisation of the intestine has a major role in the post-natal development and maturation of the immune and endocrine systems. These processes are key factors underpinning central nervous system (CNS) signaling. Regulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis is essential for maintaining homeostasis, including that of the CNS. Moreover, there is now expanding evidence for the view that commensal organisms within the gut play a role in early programming and later responsivity of the stress system. Research has focused on how the microbiota communicates with the central nervous system (CNS) and thereby influences brain function. The routes of this communication are not fully elucidated but include neural, humoral, immune and metabolic pathways. This view is underpinned by studies in germ-free animals and in animals exposed to pathogenic bacterial infections, probiotic agents or antibiotic agents which indicate a role for the gut microbiota in the regulation of mood, cognition, pain and obesity. Thus the concept of a microbiota-gut brain axis is emerging which suggests that modulation of the gut microflora may be a tractable strategy for developing novel therapeutics for complex stress-related CNS disorders where there is a huge unmet medical need.
The document discusses the importance of gut microbiota and microbial diversity in gut health and disease. It notes that the gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a vital role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. A balanced gut microbiota supports digestive health, but disruptions to this balance through factors like antibiotics, poor diet, pollution, and stress can lead to gut dysbiosis and conditions like leaky gut syndrome. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiota through a fiber-rich diet, limiting sugars and processed foods, taking probiotics, and avoiding overuse of antibiotics is key for overall wellness.
1) The document discusses the history and characteristics of probiotics, with a focus on their health benefits. Probiotics were first conceptualized in 1907 by Elie Metchnikoff, who proposed that certain bacteria could lead to a longer, healthier life.
2) Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Effective probiotic strains must survive the digestive system and establish residence in the intestines.
3) The document outlines several health benefits of probiotics, including reducing risks of colon cancer, lowering cholesterol, preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea, treating allergies, and aiding weight management and bone health. Food sources of probiotics discussed include yogurt
Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut and can aid in digestion, strengthen the immune system, and reduce risks of certain diseases. Common probiotic strains include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. Probiotics are available in foods like yogurt as well as supplements like tablets and capsules. Consuming probiotics may benefit those with digestive issues, weak immune systems, or frequent infections.
Our probiotic products mainly include Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces, Bifidobacterium, Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Leuconostoc, Bacillus, etc., covering food science, nutrition, microbiology, bioengineering, fermentation engineering, and other fields. Based on the different requirements of clients, we can also provide customized probiotic products and services. https://probiotic.creative-enzymes.com/
This document discusses the gut microbiome and its links to cognitive disorders. It aims to provide an overview of the gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, and how gut microbes can affect central nervous system function and development. It discusses research showing links between gut microbiota and disorders like autism, depression, and schizophrenia. Current and potential future treatments are explored that aim to target the gut microbiome for mental health disorders.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics like certain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species may help treat periodontal disease by inhibiting pathogenic bacteria, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the immune system. While more research is still needed, some studies have found probiotics can decrease gingivitis and periodontal pocket depth when consumed as lozenges or gum to allow colonization of the oral cavity. Prebiotics may also help probiotics thrive in the mouth, but their role in oral health is still unclear. Overall, probiotics show promise for periodontal disease but are still in the early stages of research and validation through large clinical trials is required.
The document summarizes an annual probiotic symposium held in Chennai, India in December 2016. It includes the following:
- An agenda for the symposium that covers definitions of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics; the history of probiotics; the role of probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases; their functions and mechanisms of action; clinical applications in gastroenterology; dosage and safety issues; and conclusions.
- Presentations on the topics of probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases, their equilibrium in nature and the human body, and the gut flora.
- Evidence that certain probiotic strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can reduce disease activity and symptoms
Probiotics Supplementation: What Pharmacists Need To KnowAli Alhammad
This document discusses probiotics and provides an overview of what they are, how they work, potential health benefits, examples of probiotic products, regulations, and tips for choosing high quality probiotic supplements. It aims to educate pharmacists on probiotics so they can provide guidance to patients on their appropriate use.
This document summarizes information about probiotics. It discusses how probiotics are live microorganisms that are believed to provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics can be found in fermented foods like yogurt and supplements. They are believed to support digestive and immune health by balancing bacteria in the gut. The document reviews research on specific health benefits of probiotics such as reducing antibiotic-associated diarrhea, preventing gut permeability, and lowering risks of allergies and autoimmune disorders. It also discusses factors that influence the gut microbiome and considerations for choosing effective probiotic supplements and foods.
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This document provides an overview of probiotics, prebiotics, and their post-antibiotic effects. It discusses the history of probiotics, examples of probiotic bacteria including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, their mechanisms of action, examples of prebiotics like inulin and FOS, and clinical applications for conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea, lactose intolerance, and H. pylori infections. It also addresses dosages, forms, and potential adverse effects of probiotic supplements.
This document discusses prebiotics and probiotics. It defines prebiotics as non-digestible fibers that support beneficial gut bacteria, and probiotics as live microorganisms that provide health benefits. Some key points covered include: the health benefits of prebiotics like promoting probiotic growth and enhancing immune function; examples of probiotic foods like yogurt and fermented soy products; the criteria a microbe must meet to be considered a probiotic; and the mechanisms by which probiotics provide benefits like interacting with the immune system and competing with pathogens. The roles of prebiotics and probiotics in oral health are discussed, as well as their safety, dosages, and synergistic effects when combined as synbiotics.
This presentation focuses on the Pre and Probiotic. The nature of healing and promotion of health. This presentation informs the public of the marketing campaigns that can mislead the public.
Qore probiotic product profile final 8 5-09Qivana IBO
Qore Probiotic uses a proprietary triple-layered beadlet delivery system called Trisphere technology to deliver probiotic bacteria to the intestines. Trisphere technology is more effective than traditional capsules at keeping probiotics alive through the digestive system and delivering them to the intestines where they can promote digestive and immune health. The document discusses how not all probiotic supplements are effective because many cannot keep the bacteria alive during digestion or guarantee delivery to the intestines. Qore Probiotic contains specific probiotic strains in a delivery system that guarantees the bacteria will remain alive and reach the intestines to provide health benefits.
This document provides an overview of probiotics and prebiotics. It discusses the history of probiotics beginning with Elie Metchnikoff's conceptualization in the early 20th century. Examples of commonly used probiotic bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are provided. The mechanisms of action of probiotics and examples of prebiotics like inulin and fructooligosaccharides are summarized. Finally, clinical applications of probiotics and prebiotics in managing conditions like antibiotic-associated diarrhea, lactose intolerance, and hypercholesterolemia are briefly described.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. This document discusses the history of probiotics beginning with Nobel prize winner Elie Metchnikoff's introduction of the concept in the early 20th century. It then provides details on common probiotic microorganisms including Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces boulardii. The document discusses the modes of action of probiotics and their health benefits such as treating diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary tract infections. It also covers the use of probiotics in oral health and commercial oral probiotic products.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. The root word means "for life" and they promote gut health by regulating microflora balance. Common probiotic bacteria include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces. Food sources include yogurt, kefir, kimchi and they are also available as supplements. Research shows probiotics may help treat conditions like diarrhea, IBS, eczema and H. pylori infections by competing with pathogens and strengthening gut immunity. More studies are still needed to better understand probiotic strains, efficacy and applications in new products.
1) Living microorganisms such as probiotics and prebiotics can beneficially impact human health by modifying gut flora and stimulating the immune system.
2) Probiotics are live microorganisms that can improve gut bacterial balance, while prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
3) There is evidence that probiotics and prebiotics can help prevent and treat various health conditions, though further research is still needed to fully understand their mechanisms of action, safety, and appropriate usage.
This document discusses probiotics and their role in health and disease. It provides an overview of the growing probiotic market and increasing scientific interest in probiotics. Some key points include:
- Probiotics are live microorganisms that may provide health benefits when consumed. Common probiotic strains include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
- Probiotics may provide benefits through interactions with the gut microbiota and potential mechanisms like immune modulation.
- Research on probiotics has focused on conditions like diarrhea, IBS, ulcerative colitis, and H. pylori infection, among others. Effects appear to be strain-specific.
- Quality control factors like viability and accurate labeling of dose
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. They are principally bacteria like Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. Probiotics must be safe, able to survive the digestive system, attach to intestines and colonize, maintain viability using normal diet nutrients, be non-pathogenic and confer benefits. Common probiotic sources are yogurt, cheese, ice cream, kefir, and soy products like miso, natto and tempeh. Probiotics have effects like improving lactose digestion, preventing colon cancer, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, enhancing immune function, reducing inflammation and improving mineral absorption.
The human microbiome refers to the microorganisms that reside in and on human tissues. The intestinal microbiome is the largest and most densely populated microbial community. The small intestine contains trace amounts of microorganisms while the large intestine contains over 300 bacterial species including obligate anaerobes like Bacteroides and Bifidobacterium. The intestinal microbiome aids in digestion, regulates the immune system, controls brain health, and affects overall gut health. Diet, age, genetics, and antibiotic use are some of the main factors that can modify the intestinal microbiome. Diseases caused by intestinal microbes include diarrhea, cholera, shigellosis, and typhoid fever.
Probiotics are live bacteria or yeasts that are intended to provide health benefits when consumed. They work by increasing beneficial bacteria in the gut which helps crowd out harmful bacteria, improves nutrient absorption, and prevents infection. Probiotics are recommended for day-old chicks to help establish good gut bacteria and after antibiotic use to repopulate the gut. An ideal probiotic is non-pathogenic, survives processing and storage, adheres to the gut, and provides health benefits through various mechanisms like producing antimicrobials and modulating the immune system. Common probiotic strains include various Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species.
Probiotics and prebiotics related to pharmacologypriyanka527
This document provides an overview of probiotics and prebiotics. It defines probiotics as live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. The document discusses the history of probiotics and prebiotics, their mechanisms of action, established types, benefits, safety considerations, and applications. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced gut microbiota for overall health and well-being.
Robert Hutkins (University of Nebraska, USA) explored the interactions between ingested microorganisms and the gut microbiota, and the way exogenous microorganisms can change the gut environment.
This document provides an overview of entrepreneurship and starting a company from Ken Berkun, the president and founder of Labels That Talk, Ltd. Some key points include:
- Berkun discusses his background and experience founding multiple companies.
- He outlines the challenges of starting a company, including the high failure rate, need for focus, and difficulty of fundraising.
- Berkun provides advice on topics like coming up with an idea, organizing a company, finding funding sources, and common mistakes made by founders.
- The presentation aims to help entrepreneurs understand what it really takes to start a successful company and manage the risks involved.
North City Tech Meetup May 3rd Presentation
Searching for Lumbering Giants with Nature's Best Clocks
By Dr. Jeffrey S Hazboun
Monday, May 3rd, 2021
Searching for Lumbering Giants with Nature's Best Clocks
Presentation description:
Gravitational waves have opened a new cosmic window, allowing us to see the darkest most compact objects in the universe. While ground-based detectors, like LIGO, can see black holes 40 to 50 times the mass of the Sun, there are giant black holes at the centers of galaxies that we are only beginning to understand. Pulsar timing arrays are galactic-scale gravitational wave detectors that use millisecond pulsars, nature's most stable clocks, to search for these lumbering giants.
Bio:
Jeffrey Hazboun, Ph.D is a gravitational astrophysicist working on the big data challenges of gravitational wave detection. He is interested in exploring questions about the make-up of the Universe and the history of galactic evolution using gravitational waves. He enjoys mentoring students in the machinery of data analysis, whitewater kayaking and playing banjo.
Pick a Peck of Points by Glenn FleishmanKen Berkun
Slides from Glenn's presentation to the North City Tech Meetup Group on July 6, 2020.
Pick a Peck of Points: Many measures of digital type owe their origins to late-19th century changes in metal type design and manufacture—and a type foundry fire that led one firm to make changes that reverberated throughout the industry. Point sizes, a common baseline, character widths, and more originate before 1900, but still prove useful in digital design, whether for screen or print. Glenn Fleishman digs into type history and ties it into our present day in his talk.
Typefaces, fonts, graphic design impact us all perhaps more than you realize. Glenn’s presentation should be a glorious romp through type history up to modern times.
Glenn Fleishman writes about modern technology and printing history from his home in Seattle. He's a senior contributor at Macworld and writes for the Economist, TidBITS, Fast Company, and many others. Glenn has written dozens of editions of books in the Take Control series. He's currently building 100 tiny type museums.
Dr. Alan Borning (University of Washington Computer Science professor emeritus), presents and leads a discussion on the true costs of "free" services such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.
This document provides a comparison of different types of business entities: sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and corporations (S-Corps and C-Corps). It outlines the key characteristics of each including descriptions, advantages, disadvantages, tax treatment, required documents, and recommended documents. The types of business entities vary in terms of ownership structure, liability, tax treatment, and formalities required for formation and ongoing compliance.
How to make an effective presentation, focusing on investment pitches. Presented by Ken Berkun to the Hawaii Inventor's Association on September 24, 2013.
This document provides guidance on creating a business plan from Ken Berkun, President of Labels That Talk. It discusses the key reasons for having a business plan, including focusing the business and satisfying investors. It outlines the typical sections of a business plan like the executive summary, operations plan, financial plan, and provides tips for each section. Berkun emphasizes the importance of honesty, focus, and flexibility when creating projections and assumptions. The document uses an example business plan for Labels That Talk to illustrate the concepts.
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Local Advanced Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex Sys...Oleg Kshivets
Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
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Microbiome 101
1. Microbiome 101
An introduction to the human gut
microbiome
William DePaolo, PhD
Associate Professor | Medicine
Director | CMiST
University of Washington
2. Definitions
Microbiota
Every bug, all of their genes, and
everything they produce
• Fungus = mycobiome
• Virus = virome
• The actual “bugs” that reside
within and on us
• Referred mostly to bacteria
Microbiome
3. Our microbial self
1014 or 100 trillion
Bacteria within our gastrointestinal tract
1:1
Ratio with our own human cells
100-300:1
Number of bacterial genes to our own human genes
7. What does all of this bacteria do?
Boosts immunity
• 90% of our immune system is
located within the gut
• Produces factors that replace
mucus and prevent infections
• Maintains an acidic pH
Improves mental health
Synthesizes neurotranmitters
Supports healthy weight
Produce chemicals that promote
satiety
Increases energy levels
Absorption of nutrients
Promotes cardiovascular health
Improves cholesterol levels
Regulates hormones
Estrogen, B12, folic acid and
vitamin D
8. Your microbiome is
given to you at birth
• Our microbiome is imprinted during birth
• Route of birth
• Bottle vs breast fed
• As infant develops, they will receive
probiotics (“good bacteria”) from the food
that they ingest
Lactobacillus
10. We shape its composition
Stress Over use of
antibiotics
Over-nutrition Living with pets Hygiene
= shifts in the composition, location or the
function of your Microbiome
18. What is a probiotic?
Live microorganisms which, when
administered in adequate amounts,
confer a health benefit on the host
-World Health Organization, 2002
19. Definitions
Probiotic
Non-digestible products that promote the
growth of “healthy” gut bacteria
Live microorganisms administered in
adequate amounts, confer a health benefit
Prebiotic
Synbiotic
Products containing both pre- and
probiotics
21. The bible states “
Abraham owed
his longevity to
the consumption
of sour milk.”
In 76 BC the Roman
historian Plinius
recommended the
administration of
fermented milk
products for treating
gastroenteritis
1907 Metchnikoff proposed that
the acid producing bacteria in
fermented milk if consumed
regularly, lead to a longer,
healthier life
early 1930’s, in Japan,
Minoru Shirota
developed a
fermented milk
product calledYakult
1965 NewYork, Lilly &
Stillwell coined the
term probiotic
1857 Lactobacillus
discovered at the
Pasteur Institute
23. Where do
probiotics come
from?
• Probiotics are actually
members of a group of
bacteria that reside within
our intestines
• This group of bacteria is
called the microbiota
24. Should you be taking a
probiotic?
The number of diseases that have
been linked to bacterial imbalance
including depression, arthritis, IBS
and cancer.
29. Are probiotics
safe?
Don't start taking probiotics
without talking to your doctor
especially if you have an
immune deficiency or are being
treated for cancer.
FDA does not monitor probiotics
so a lot of variation and mis-
marketing
Erzebet S Art Collections
30. What to look for…
Genus, species and strain of the microorganisms
Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC55730
Genus StrainSpecies
31. What to look for…
• Number of organisms contained in a single dose
Remember more is not always better
• How often you should take it and when
be taken shortly after eating)
* * Pick one that has at least 7 strains and 5 billion
CFUs (colony forming units) * *
32. What to look
for…
How should this specific probiotic be stored
• refrigeration
• dark cool space
*always keep away from moisture and
heat
33. What to look
for…
“Viable through end of shelf life” vs “Viable
at time of manufacture”
Encapsulated pills or other delayed-rupture
technology ensure the bacteria survive the acidity
of stomach & reach your colon.
34. What to look
for…
Certification by an independent third party
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate most
probiotics & therefore the amount of bacteria stated on the label might
not be what’s actually in there.
35. Not all probiotics are created equal
• Yeast probiotic
• Effective at treating
Crohn’s Disease
• Anti-toxin
• Anti-microbial
Saccharomyces
boulardii
• Supports healthy
skin
• Fights UTIs
• Reduces stress
hormones and GABA
neurotransmitter
which reduces
anxiety
Lactobacillus
rhmanosus
• Supports liver
function
• Reduces
inflammation
• Removes toxins
Bifidobacterium
longum
• Relieves gas, bloating
• Improves lactose
intolerance
• Lowers cholesterol
• Reduces E. coli
• Vitamin K
Lactobacillus
acidophilus
• Supports production
of vitamins
• Boosts immunity
• Prevents pathogens
Bifidobacterium
Bifidum
36. The human
microbiome market is
expected to reach
$658 million by 2023
from $294 million in
2019 growing at a
CAGR of 22.3%
Probiotics and
gut health is a
major market
Probiotics can be helpful
in some cases but there
are relatively few studies
to tell us if and when they
are effective in adults.
37. Problems with many probiotics
• NOT potent
50% of all products do not contain the type or numbers of bacteria they
claim
• NOT effective
Many probiotic supplements do not ensure that they get through the
stomach acids and survive
• NOT natural
Many products are processed and have too much added sugar
42. Fecal Microbiota
Transplants
• Currently a number of clinical trials evaluating FMT
in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Results have been mixed so far
• Have been used to treat C. difficile infections
>90% efficacy compared to antibiotics (~50%)
44. Future of probiotic
supplements
• Genetically modified
Lactobacillus
• Lacto-ceuticals
Using the fermentation process
with different types of food,
such as whey
45. CMiST will serve as a platform
for connectivity,
communication and
collaboration for researchers,
clinicians and our community at
the UW, affiliated campuses and
neighboring institutions and
organizations.
49. If you are interested in supporting our research, and
/ or our art and public outreach initiatives, please
visit us online:
www.cmistuw.org/give
Get involved
Your investment in CMiST will be transformative.
Editor's Notes
These bacteria reside on all surfaces and crevices of your body from the crease of your elbow to in between your toes… but the highest density is, of course, the gut
Just because these bacteria reside within you and you are healthy wo disease does not mean you have all good bacteria… In fact all of us have many potentially harmful bacteria that call our intestines home. These include those that contaminate food, post surgical infections or one that you may have heard about C. diff
Within the body, we actually have a “second brain” called the enteric nervous system (ENS). The ENS controls and regulates our intestinal tract and senses environmental threats. It reports information to the brain via the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body. The vagus nerve links a number of organs with the brain, but about 90 percent of the signals passing alon
There is other research on the topic of weight and gut flora as well, two of the more interesting and recent pieces being related to how gut bacteria influence which foods we crave. Here are a few more examples:
Butyrate—one of the fatty acids produced by good gut bacteria—has been suggested to promote feelings of satiety (a feeling of fullness and satisfaction). (Nutr Rev 07;65(2):51–62) (Aliment Pharmacol Ther 08:27(2):104–119) This, obviously, can help prevent overeating.
A Japanese company gave 87 overweight individuals 100 grams of fermented milk twice a day. The milk consumed by half the group contained the bacteria Lactobacillus gasseri. After 12 weeks, those individuals lost an average of 2.2 pounds—and there was no weight loss in the other group. (Eur J Clin Nutr 2010 March 10. [E-pub ahead of print PMID:20216555] Specifically, the participants lost 4.6 percent of their visceral fat (fat around the stomach) and 3.3 percent of their subcutaneous fat (fat just under the skin). Their hip circumference was reduced by 1.7 cm (almost ¾ of an inch) and their waist went down by 1.5 cm (just over ½ inch). Researchers feel that Lactobacillus gasseri somehow decreases the amount of fat absorbed from the intestines.
Researchers evaluated the use of antibiotics in 11,532 children born in Britain’s Avon region in 1991 and 1992. Almost 30 percent of the infants were given antibiotics sometime during the first six months of their life. By age 38 months, the children in the antibiotic group had a 22 percent greater likelihood of being overweight. (Int J Obes (Lond) 21 October 2012 [Epub ahead of print]) Antibiotics. Doing it at such a critical period of development, such as early childhood, has long-lasting effects.
g it are traveling from the gut to the brain.
Within the body, we actually have a “second brain” called the enteric nervous system (ENS). The ENS controls and regulates our intestinal tract and senses environmental threats. It reports information to the brain via the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body. The vagus nerve links a number of organs with the brain, but about 90 percent of the signals passing along
There is other research on the topic of weight and gut flora as well, two of the more interesting and recent pieces being related to how gut bacteria influence which foods we crave. Here are a few more examples:
Butyrate—one of the fatty acids produced by good gut bacteria—has been suggested to promote feelings of satiety (a feeling of fullness and satisfaction). (Nutr Rev 07;65(2):51–62) (Aliment Pharmacol Ther 08:27(2):104–119) This, obviously, can help prevent overeating.
A Japanese company gave 87 overweight individuals 100 grams of fermented milk twice a day. The milk consumed by half the group contained the bacteria Lactobacillus gasseri. After 12 weeks, those individuals lost an average of 2.2 pounds—and there was no weight loss in the other group. (Eur J Clin Nutr 2010 March 10. [E-pub ahead of print PMID:20216555] Specifically, the participants lost 4.6 percent of their visceral fat (fat around the stomach) and 3.3 percent of their subcutaneous fat (fat just under the skin). Their hip circumference was reduced by 1.7 cm (almost ¾ of an inch) and their waist went down by 1.5 cm (just over ½ inch). Researchers feel that Lactobacillus gasseri somehow decreases the amount of fat absorbed from the intestines.
Researchers evaluated the use of antibiotics in 11,532 children born in Britain’s Avon region in 1991 and 1992. Almost 30 percent of the infants were given antibiotics sometime during the first six months of their life. By age 38 months, the children in the antibiotic group had a 22 percent greater likelihood of being overweight. (Int J Obes (Lond) 21 October 2012 [Epub ahead of print]) Antibiotics. Doing it at such a critical period of development, such as early childhood, has long-lasting effects.
g it are traveling from the gut to the brain.
Within the body, we actually have a “second brain” called the enteric nervous system (ENS). The ENS controls and regulates our intestinal tract and senses environmental threats. It reports information to the brain via the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body. The vagus nerve links a number of organs with the brain, but about 90 percent of the signals passing along
There is other research on the topic of weight and gut flora as well, two of the more interesting and recent pieces being related to how gut bacteria influence which foods we crave. Here are a few more examples:
Butyrate—one of the fatty acids produced by good gut bacteria—has been suggested to promote feelings of satiety (a feeling of fullness and satisfaction). (Nutr Rev 07;65(2):51–62) (Aliment Pharmacol Ther 08:27(2):104–119) This, obviously, can help prevent overeating.
A Japanese company gave 87 overweight individuals 100 grams of fermented milk twice a day. The milk consumed by half the group contained the bacteria Lactobacillus gasseri. After 12 weeks, those individuals lost an average of 2.2 pounds—and there was no weight loss in the other group. (Eur J Clin Nutr 2010 March 10. [E-pub ahead of print PMID:20216555] Specifically, the participants lost 4.6 percent of their visceral fat (fat around the stomach) and 3.3 percent of their subcutaneous fat (fat just under the skin). Their hip circumference was reduced by 1.7 cm (almost ¾ of an inch) and their waist went down by 1.5 cm (just over ½ inch). Researchers feel that Lactobacillus gasseri somehow decreases the amount of fat absorbed from the intestines.
Researchers evaluated the use of antibiotics in 11,532 children born in Britain’s Avon region in 1991 and 1992. Almost 30 percent of the infants were given antibiotics sometime during the first six months of their life. By age 38 months, the children in the antibiotic group had a 22 percent greater likelihood of being overweight. (Int J Obes (Lond) 21 October 2012 [Epub ahead of print]) Antibiotics. Doing it at such a critical period of development, such as early childhood, has long-lasting effects.
Lets start off by simply defining the term …probiotic. Translates to FOR LIFE. But now we know it defined as ….
Pretty vague, huh? Well this is because Food and Drug administration does not regulate probiotics.
Here are a few other words you may hear used interchangeably with probiotics
The first mention of probiotics was actually the bible
At the start of the 20th century, Russian noble prize winner and father of modern immunology, Elie Metchnikoff, a scientist at the Pasteur institute, was the first conceptualize “probiotics”. In 1907 Metchnokoff proposed that the acid producing bacteria in fermented milk products could prevent “fouling” in the large intestine and if consumed regularly, lead to a longer, healthier life
In early 1930’s, in Japan, Minoru shirota developed a fermented milk product called Yakult (probiotic yogurt like product made by fermenting a mixture of skimmed milk with a special strain of Lactobacillus casei shirota).
It was first used by Lilly and Stillwell in 1965 to describe “substances secreted by one microorganism which stimulates the growth of another
Natto - is prepared with soybeans and is fermented so it forms the beneficial bacteria Bacillus. It’s an excellent source of calcium, iron, dietary fiber, and vitamin K2. You may not have heard a lot about it, but K2 is essential for heart health as it keeps calcium out of your arteries and gets it to your bones where it’s needed. Natto also contains nattokinase, a powerful anti-clotting agent that protects your heart and brain and lowers your blood pressure.
Kefir - s a bit like yogurt, except that it’s more of a drinkable consistency. Researchers report kefir may reduce irritation in the intestines, preventing toxins and other pathogens from getting into the blood.[2] If you’re choosing to drink dairy kefir, make sure it’s organic and isn’t loaded with refined sugar.
Kombucha Made from tea, clean water, sugar, yeast, and bacteria, kombucha has become popular recently for its probiotic qualities. Its fizzy bite is also popular among those used to drinking soda. Research finds this fermented tea fights off E. coli and Staph bacteria in the digestive tract, possibly protecting against illness and aiding digestion
Sauerkraut & kimchi & pickles. Traditional sauerkraut preparation uses water, salt, and cabbage, and very little heat is applied to the final product in order to prevent killing off beneficial microbes. The sour taste comes from lacto-fermentation, or the breakdown of lactose by the probiotic bacteria native to the cabbage. A serving gives you a powerful dose of healthy probiotics that aid digestion, and research has found raw sauerkraut prevents cancer cells from forming.[4]
Tempeh: This Indonesian ‘cake’ has a nutty flavor and chewy texture, and because of this, it is often used as a replacement for meat in many vegan recipes. Traditionally made from soybeans and a yeast starter, it undergoes controlled fermentation that makes it a great source of probiotic bacteria. Tempeh is also a great source of calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Lassi Yogurt and fermented dairy play an important role in Indian cuisine. Lassi is made by combining yogurt and milk (or water) and sometimes fruit and spices to create a great probiotic-rich drink. It digests quickly, helps restore friendly gut bacteria, and soothes irritation in the colon
Antagonism – compete for food
Lactobacillus produces lactic acid which affects pH
Produce antimicorbial peptides
Consumer Lab, an independent agency that tests vitamins and supplements, found that 30 percent of probiotic products didn’t contain the amount of viable bacteria claimed on the label. The full report is available for $18 and includes cost value as well, which can be helpful, considering probiotics are one of the most expensive supplements out there, averaging nearly $1 per day and as much as $6 per day.
Many products list only the genus and species, but different strains provide different benefits (more on that later).
Many products list only the genus and species, but different strains provide different benefits (more on that later).
Lactose intolerant
Strains that help produce lactase
Irritable bowel syndrome – more research needed, bacteria listed have been shown to help with bloat and gas
Added sugar bad b/c bad bacteria can use it to grow as well
The heat treated or pasteurization process kills the lactase, which would have made the diary more digestible(2) Heat treating also kills the live active cult
Kefir - Kefir is still the leader in nutrition when compared to yogurt. While traditional recipes for yogurt contained live active cultures, the bacteria were transient beneficial bacteria
Here are a few other words you may hear used interchangeably with probiotics
Natto - is prepared with soybeans and is fermented so it forms the beneficial bacteria Bacillus. It’s an excellent source of calcium, iron, dietary fiber, and vitamin K2. You may not have heard a lot about it, but K2 is essential for heart health as it keeps calcium out of your arteries and gets it to your bones where it’s needed. Natto also contains nattokinase, a powerful anti-clotting agent that protects your heart and brain and lowers your blood pressure.
Kefir - s a bit like yogurt, except that it’s more of a drinkable consistency. Researchers report kefir may reduce irritation in the intestines, preventing toxins and other pathogens from getting into the blood.[2] If you’re choosing to drink dairy kefir, make sure it’s organic and isn’t loaded with refined sugar.
Kombucha Made from tea, clean water, sugar, yeast, and bacteria, kombucha has become popular recently for its probiotic qualities. Its fizzy bite is also popular among those used to drinking soda. Research finds this fermented tea fights off E. coli and Staph bacteria in the digestive tract, possibly protecting against illness and aiding digestion
Sauerkkraut & kimchi & picklesTraditional sauerkraut preparation uses water, salt, and cabbage, and very little heat is applied to the final product in order to prevent killing off beneficial microbes. The sour taste comes from lacto-fermentation, or the breakdown of lactose by the probiotic bacteria native to the cabbage. A serving gives you a powerful dose of healthy probiotics that aid digestion, and research has found raw sauerkrau prevents cancer cells from forming.[4]
Tempeh: This Indonesian ‘cake’ has a nutty flavor and chewy texture, and because of this, it is often used as a replacement for meat in many vegan recipes. Traditionally made from soybeans and a yeast starter, it undergoes controlled fermentation that makes it a great source of probiotic bacteria. Tempeh is also a great source of calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Lassi Yogurt and fermented dairy play an important role in Indian cuisine. Lassi is made by combining yogurt and milk (or water) and sometimes fruit and spices to create a great probiotic-rich drink. It digests quickly, helps restore friendly gut bacteria, and soothes irritation in the colon
Fermentation is an inconsistent process, and is more of an art than a science. Commercial food processors developed techniques to help standardize more consistent yields. These include pasteurization, which effectively destroys the naturally occurring probiotics.
Simply put, some pickles are simply packed in salt, vinegar, and are pasteurized.
Beware of some "probiotic" yogurts, too. Most of them that you find in the grocery are NOT recommended for many reasons: they are pasteurized (and are linked to the problems of pasteurized milk products), and typically contain added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, dyes, and/or artificial sweeteners, which can be detrimental to your health.
This base service enables further studies (using CMiST add-on services)