Defined by the International Food and Information Council,
(http://www.ific.org/publications/factsheets/preprobioticsfs.cfm) “probiotics and prebiotics are components present in foods, or that can be incorporated into foods, which yield health benefits related to their interactions with the gastrointestinal tract (GI).”
Probiotics: Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. (defined by Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Working Group)
Prebiotics: Food ingredients that are not digestible and may positively affect health by stimulating the growth of some bacterial (probiotic) species in the colon, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli.
Food Sources of Probiotics
Certain species and strains of Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, Yeast Certain yogurts, other cultured dairy products and some non-dairy products
Benefits: May improve gastrointestinal health and systemic immunity
Food Sources of Prebiotics
Inulin, Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), Polydextrose, Arabinogalactan, Polyols—lactulose, lactitol Whole grains, onions, bananas, garlic, honey, leeks, artichokes, fortified foods and beverages, dietary supplements
Benefits: May improve gastrointestinal health; may improve calcium absorption
Probiotics' safety has not been thoroughly studied scientifically even though they seem to have many positive health benefits. More information is especially needed in generally higher-risk populations like young children, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems.
Product options:
www.kashi.com Kashi Vive Probiotic Digestive Wellness Cereal
http://www.dannon.com/ Dannon’s Activia Products
Attune Foods http://www.attunefoods.com/
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