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Get information you can trust to make the right decisions about probiotics
The Power of Probiotics is a consumer-friendly guide to the selection and use of probiotics that have been proven effective in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. This jargon-free reference resource provides practical advice on how and when to use probiotics and how to select the best commercially available products, based on usefulness, quality, and safety, to lower the risk of disease and maintain a positive health image. The book offers objective information on evaluating product claims, making sense of regulations and labeling, and sorting through manufacturing and marketing issues.
The Power of Probiotics presents an expert review of the scientific evidence for probiotics, illustrated with summary tables and diagrams for quick reference. Each chapter starts with a series of FAQs with clear and concise answers before moving into more in-depth analysis from the book's authors, who combine more than 20 years of research from the patient clinic and the bench laboratory with extensive experience in writing and translating medical articles for consumer-oriented publications. This unique book presents definitions and descriptions of probiotics and a history of their uses, a review of medical conditions prevented and/or treated by probiotics, available products (with brand names), uses with other medications, and risks and side effects.
The Power of Probiotics examines the treatment and/or prevention of:
allergies
cancer
colds and flu
constipation
dental health
diarrhea
high cholesterol
indigestion
inflammatory bowel diseases
pseudomembranous colitis
stomach ulcers
stress
urinary tract infections
vaginal infections
weight loss
and much more!
The Power of Probiotics is an essential resource for health-conscious consumers who are interested in natural alternatives to conventional medicines. Health professionals, educators, and students will also benefit from the book's extensive references.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Probiotics?
History of Probiotics
Medical Conditions for Probiotics
The Ideal Probiotic
Properties of Current Probiotics
How to Evaluate Scientific Studies
Regulations for Probiotics
The Future of Probiotics
Chapter 2. Traveler's Diarrhea
Frequently Asked Questions
Risks for Traveler's Diarrhea
Prevention of Traveler's Diarrhea
Treatments for Traveler's Diarrhea
Conclusions and Observations
Chapter 3. Acute Diarrhea
Frequently Asked Questions
Acute Pediatric Diarrhea
Acute Adult Diarrhea
Overall Conclusions
Chapter 4. Antibiotics-Associated Diarrhea and Colitis
Antiboiotics-Associated Diarrhea
Clostridium Difficile AAD
Conclusions
Chapter 5. Vaginal and Urinary Tract Infections
Bacterial Vaginosis
Candidal Vaginitis
Urinary Tract Infections
Summary
Chapter 6. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Digestive Problems
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Pouchitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Constipation
Summary
Chapter 7. Allergies
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Adult Allergies
Chapter 8. Miscellaneous Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cancer
High Cholesterol
Dental Health
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hospital Infections
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Immunity
Sexual Dysfunction
Stomach Ulcers
Stress
Weight Loss
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Probiotic Products on the Market
Frequently Asked Questions
Alphabetical Listing of Probiotics
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Buying the Best Product
Frequently Asked Questions
The Five Questions
Where to Find Information
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Safety of Probiotics
Frequently Asked Questions
Risks in General
Reported Adverse Effects
Quality Control
Contraindications
Special Concerns
Drug Interactions
Conclusions and Observations
Notes
Index
