A daily dose of aspirin may help your heart. But as with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), these widely used analgesics and anti-inflammatories may not be as kind to your gut. Mucosal lesions, ulcers, perforations, and hemorrhage may occur but the extent is unknown. Notably however, the stomach and bowel may need different prevention strategies. […]
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For Better Sleep, Turn to Microbes
When humans sleep poorly, health suffers. Mental performance declines as risks of diseases including cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s rise. Thus the quest for a good night’s sleep brooks no limits; ergonomic mattresses, white noise machines and powerful drugs are just a few if not always fruitful fixes. Growing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome […]
Probiotics Show Value in Colds and Flu
Probiotics become more popular once the cold and flu season starts. Is that attention warranted? Increasingly, the evidence is affirmative. Research suggests that good bacteria, whether through fermented foods or supplements, have a beneficial role in respiratory infections including colds and flu. Probiotics boost respiratory health by: Reinforcing intestinal walls against pathogens Shoring up the […]
UPDATE: Probiotics Resource Center at SupplySide West 2019
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is thrilled to present the Probiotic Resource Center (PRC) at SupplySide West in Las Vegas this October 15-19. SupplySide West/ Food Ingredients North America offers resources for health & nutrition professionals from the dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and sports nutrition industries. This year over 1,300 exhibitors and 140 […]
Microbes Target Mid-life Brain Crisis
Middle age is hard to nail down. It really demands a psychic ability to predict how long one may live. A better gauge may be when a new spouse or a sports car appears. For scientists, naturally, there is a definition: “Male middle age is a transitional period where many physiological and psychological changes occur […]
IPA Rocks Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim
IPA’s George Paraskevakos and Elisa Fernandez travelled to the Natural Products Expo West in southern California this week to scope out new products and established vendors in the probiotic space. Among the 3500 exhibitors, IPA member companies hosted dynamic pavilions and educational events. George commented from the show: “Another Expo West is upon us and once […]