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An authoritative, useful consumer guide to probiotics written by experts! LV°n^avc W *arta The Power of Probiotics Improving Your Health with Beneficial Microbes This page intentionally left blank The Power of Probiotics Improving Your Health with Beneficial Microbes Gary W. Elmer, PhD Lynne V. McFarland, PhD Marc McFarland jj Routledge Taylor & Francis Group LONDON AND NEW YORK First published 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580 This edition published in 2012 by Routledgc 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX 14 4RN 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilm, and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. PUBLISHER S NOTE The development, preparation, and publication of this work has been undertaken with great care. However, the Publisher, employees, editors, and agents of The Haworth Press are not responsible for any errors contained herein or for consequences that may ensue from use of materials or information contained in this work. The Haworth Press is committed to the dissemination of ideas and information according to the highest standards of intellectual freedom and the free exchange of ideas. Statements made and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Publisher, Directors, management, or staff of The Haworth Press. Inc., or an endorsement by them. This book has been published solely for educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for the medical advice of a treating physician. Medicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment may be required. While many potential treatment options are made herein, some or all of the options may not be applicable to a particular individual. Therefore, the author, editor, and publisher do not accept responsibility in the event of negative consequences incurred as a result of the information presented in this book. We do not claim that this information is necessarily accurate by the rigid scientific and regulatory standards applied for medical treatment. No warranty, expressed or implied, is furnished with respect to the material contained in this book. The reader is urged to consult with his/her personal physician with respect to the treatment of any medical condition. The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Cover design by Jennifer M. Gaska. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Elmer. Gary. The power of probiotics : improving your health with beneficial microbes / Gary Wells Elmer, Lynne V. McFarland. Marc McFarland, p. cm. Includes index and bibliographical references. 1. Probiotics—Therapeutic use. I. McFarland, Lynne V. II. McFarland, Marc. III. Title. RM666.P835E46 2007 615'.321—dc22 2006022947 ISBN-13: 978-0-7890-2901-0 We dedicate this book to the volunteers who participated in clinical trials for testing probiotics. It is due to their encouragement that this book was written and probiotic research has progressed. This page intentionally left blank CONTENTS Foreword xi Christina M. Surawicz Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Frequently Asked Questions 1 What Are Probiotics? 3 History of Probiotics 5 Medical Conditions for Probiotics 6 The “Ideal” Probiotic 9 Properties of Current Probiotics 11 How to Evaluate Scientific Studies 16 Regulations for Probiotics 20 The Future of Probiotics 23 Chapter 2. Traveler’s Diarrhea 25 Frequently Asked Questions 25 Risks for Traveler’s Diarrhea 28 Prevention of Traveler’s Diarrhea 33 Treatments for Traveler’s Diarrhea 40 Conclusions and Observations 45 Chapter 3. Acute Diarrhea 47 Frequently Asked Questions 47 Acute Pediatric Diarrhea 49 Acute Adult Diarrhea 65 Overall Conclusions 69 Chapter 4. Antibiotics-Associated Diarrhea and Colitis 71 Antibiotics-Associated Diarrhea 71 Clostridium Difficile AAD 82 Conclusions 92 Chapter 5. Vaginal and Urinary Tract Infections 95 Bacterial Vaginosis 95 Candidal Vaginitis 101 Urinary Tract Infections 106 Summary 109 Chapter 6. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Digestive Problems 111 Crohn’s Disease 111 Ulcerative Colitis 116 Pouchitis 119 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 122 Lactose Intolerance 126 Constipation 128 Summary 130 Chapter 7. Allergies 131 Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) 133 Adult Allergies 140 Chapter 8. Miscellaneous Disorders 143 Rheumatoid Arthritis 144 Cancer 146 High Cholesterol 149 Dental Health 153 Diabetes 155 Hepatic Encephalopathy 156 Hospital Infections 157 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) 158 Immunity 159 Sexual Dysfunction 162 Stomach Ulcers 162 Stress 165 Weight Loss 166 Conclusion 167 Chapter 9. Probiotic Products on the Market 169 Frequently Asked Questions 169 Alphabetical Listing of Probiotics 171 Conclusion 180 Chapter 10. Buying the Best Product 181 Frequently Asked Questions 181 The Five Questions 182 Where to Find Information 187 Conclusion 188 Chapter 11. Safety of Probiotics 189 Frequently Asked Questions 189 Risks in General 190 Reported Adverse Effects 193 Quality Control 197 Contraindications 199 Special Concerns 199 Drug Interactions 200 Conclusions and Observations 200 Notes 201 Index 229
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