First do no harm. Probiotics appear to be outside the purview of drastic side effects reported for many supplements. No warnings of possible death and dismemberment scroll probiotic labels. Among manufacturers, researchers and clinicians in the industry, probiotics are considered safe. Theoretical … [Read more...] about Sloppy Reporting Undermines Claims of Probiotic Safety
Clinical Corner
Change in Fecal Microbes after a Month of Probiotics
Supplements have always had detractors. “Expensive urine” was what vitamin poppers were said to be making in the early days of mega doses nearly 50 years ago. With the cost of probiotic supplements, it is fair to ask: are we creating costly stool? Many millions of people take probiotic … [Read more...] about Change in Fecal Microbes after a Month of Probiotics
Probiotics and Alzheimer’s Disease: Rich in Potential
Alzheimer’s disease is a thief. First it takes your car keys, friends’ names, ability to feed yourself, get dressed and then even recognition of beloved family faces until your brain is a blank slate. Your entire memory is wiped clean just when you want to revisit the best of your … [Read more...] about Probiotics and Alzheimer’s Disease: Rich in Potential
As Fatty Liver Spreads, Probiotics Enter the Fray
With obesity off the charts, big pharma is racing to bring new drugs to market. Many of the newbie medications tackle the metabolic downsides of obesity: glucose intolerance, high cholesterol and fatty liver. While drugs may be somewhat effective, they can be costly (especially in the United States) … [Read more...] about As Fatty Liver Spreads, Probiotics Enter the Fray
Putting Probiotics to the Test in Arthritis
Our joints grow stiff and painful as birthdays mount up —no surprise there. But arthritis, while common, is not just one disease. Because it can be confusing, a brief primer may help, beginning with the type of arthritis that can strike at any age. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) This equal … [Read more...] about Putting Probiotics to the Test in Arthritis
Drosophila Flies Live Longer (Much) on Probiotic and Herb Mix
If your goal is to outlive all your friends, here’s a bit of good news. Fruit flies fed an herbal and probiotic mash lived up to 65% longer than their placebo peers in a new study. Not an insignificant result at all. These Drosophila flies mirror 75% of our human disease genes, making them … [Read more...] about Drosophila Flies Live Longer (Much) on Probiotic and Herb Mix