Comments on: Prebiotics and Probiotics

By: JP

JP — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:55:00 +0000

Martin,

Thank you. The numerical footnotes link to the scientific abstracts and full text of the studies.

Example: (14) links to: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18644419

Be well!

By: Martin Weaver

Martin Weaver — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:48:30 +0000

An interesting article, with superscripts indicating references – but the references are not listed, or am I blind?
This is just the type of website my students would access, but without the references they cannot evaluate the comments, so cannot use it.

By: JP

JP — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:50:27 +0000

Many thanks, Orna!

I’ll include some additional information about synbiotics in today’s column about the current E. coli outbreak.

Be well!

By: Orna Izakson, ND, RH (AHG)

Orna Izakson, ND, RH (AHG) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:43:44 +0000

Great piece, JP! I’m reposting with wild abandon.

It’s always great to have more evidence supporting the treatments I offer my patients, and pretty much everyone gets probiotics with FOS in them.

By: JP

JP — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:30:36 +0000

Thank you, Elizabeth. Interesting information.

Be well!

By: Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, RD

Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, RD — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:55:40 +0000

I think we all agree on the benefits of probiotics, I have discussed them myself in my own blog, http://www.metametrixinstitute.org/post/2009/09/14/Little-Things-Can-Make-a-Big-Difference.aspx , but what I never hear mentioned is that people can, and should, test their level of predominate gut bacteria. People who need to lose weight should first check their levels of bacteria, and if they are low they should supplement or change thier diet accordingly. I work at Metametrix; a private clinical laboratory that has invested significant resources to offer clinicians the same DNA-PCR tests used by researchers. http://www.metametrix.com/content/DirectoryOfServices/DNA-Stool-Analysis-GI-Effects

By: JP

JP — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:28:46 +0000

Lynne,

I would imagine so. At least some of the soluble fiber (prebiotic) is likely to end up in the brewed cup.

The sweeteners I use (luo han guo or stevia) often contain chicory in their base. When I add them to liquids, they dissolve very efficiently.

Be well!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:47:12 +0000

chicory in chicory coffee has inulin. but.. I’m not sure if you get that benefit by brewing the coffee. I can always hope.

By: JP

JP — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:00:37 +0000

Thank you, Anna!

Be well!

By: Anna M

Anna M — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Great article JP! I work for a company that formulates and manufactures probiotic and enzyme products, and we are now in the process of adding scFOS (prebiotic) to most of our formulas to support probiotic growth. It’s great to hear of all the benefits in this creative carbohydrate! I’m especially interested in the link between prebiotic fiber and helping mitigate effects of fructose on the body. Good stuff to “chew on.”
~ Anna M.