There may not be an “x” in eczema, but extreme itching and inflammation spell out this painful disease most common in infants and children. Quick review: Eczema is an allergic response to foreign substances, often food; it falls under the medical umbrella of atopic dermatitis, along with asthma. Prevalence of allergic responses is rising globally. […]
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George Paraskevakos on Future of Probiotic Industry
In a Nutrasource blog, IPA’s Executive Director George Paraskevakos offered insight into the commerce and science of probiotics. The Future of Probiotics from the International Probiotics Association is a provocative Q&A covering many key issues facing the arena today. Nutrasource is partnering with IPA on the Probiotics Resource Center at SupplySide West 2017. George Paraskevakos: “We had […]
Microbes Impact Brain Development in Infants
If you’re already plotting your baby’s admission into Harvard, don’t neglect her microbes. Gut microbiota may be your child’s best teacher. A little background: 100 trillion microbes share your body. Their move-in date is now thought to have begun when you were under construction in the womb. During and after birth and with those first […]
Dry Eyes Syndrome: Could Probiotics be One Solution?
As we age, tears fall less often. Do we become world-weary, jaded? Perhaps, but the most common reason actually has a name in the medical lexicon: Dry Eyes Syndrome (DES). Modern life can cause dry eyes: airplanes, air conditioners and computer screens are big culprits. Yet several groups are more likely to feel the discomfort […]
Microbes of Female Astronauts Figure in Space Travel
Since the first human soared into space in 1961, more than 500 others have followed. Only the healthiest of humans pass the mental and physical bars to become astronauts. Observing an astronaut arrive back on earth—most often carried on a gurney because of the effects of prolonged weightlessness—is to witness a small slice of the […]
Probiotics: Nothing to Sneeze at for Summer Colds
Summer colds ride in on the baggage of the season: packed flights, aggressive air conditioning, outdoor air pollution, and even the sleep we miss because nighttime sunshine is too sweet to miss. Luckily, because fruits and vegetables taste so good this time of year, we revel in more phytochemicals than the rest of the year. Probiotics should be part of […]