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Can Probiotics Fight Obesity?

August 22, 2013 by Lara Swanson

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The menace of obesity is on an all time high and has affected children, adolescents and adults throughout the world so much so that it may be called an epidemic. The reason behind obesity is multi-factorial and may encompass genetic, hormonal, and … [Continue reading]

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Making The Probiotics Fight Oxygen Toxicity

August 22, 2013 by Lara Swanson

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A high proportion of the probiotic microbial population is microaerophilic (requires very little oxygen for their growth) or even anaerobic (grows in absence of oxygen). Oxygen at higher concentration can be detrimental for the growth and … [Continue reading]

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How Is The Viability of Probiotics Affected in Food

August 19, 2013 by Lara Swanson

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According to the definition of WHO, the beneficial microbial strains in order to be called probiotics should be ‘live’. Therefore, the viability of the probiotics is an important issue which needs to be addressed so that they can render their … [Continue reading]

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Application of Microencapsulation of Probiotic Bacteria

August 19, 2013 by Lara Swanson

Microencapsulation

There has been a great rise in interest about probiotics and related products with the wide range of benefits that it can render. However, research suggests that a minimum colony forming unit (CFU) of the probiotic strains is needed in order to … [Continue reading]

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Quantification of Probiotics

August 19, 2013 by Lara Swanson

Quantification

Many types of probiotic products with desired traits are produced throughout the world and delivered to the target recipients. With the classical view in mind, the bacteria need to be live to exert their probiotic effects. Indeed, it is the case in … [Continue reading]

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When Should You Take Probiotics?

August 19, 2013 by Lara Swanson

Timing is everything

Timing is everything, and in the case of Probiotics, how and when you take it is the difference between absorbing the “friendly bacteria” and wasting away an entire supplement. If you’re not already familiar with probiotics, they are live cultures of … [Continue reading]

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Technology With Probiotic Production

August 16, 2013 by Lara Swanson

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A large number of probiotic strains are beneficial to the human health. However, many of the useful microflora of the gut and intestinal origin are non-culturable. Therefore, to become a successful probiotic product a strain in addition to its … [Continue reading]

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Co-Ordination of Probiotics With Prebiotics

August 15, 2013 by Lara Swanson

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Many human diseases have found the healing touch in a balanced diet with necessary supplements. The prebiotics are dietary fibers that have found application in many such cases. However, the polysaccharides cannot be digested by the human beings … [Continue reading]

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What is The Difference Between Taking Probiotics in Tablets, Capsules, Powder Sachets and Juices and Which Form is the best and most beneficial?

August 12, 2013 by Lara Swanson

Different forms of probiotics

Powder, capsule, juice, or yogurt: so many choices! So, you have read about probiotics and know their benefits for everyday health and now you want to know how to take them? Whether you are interested in probiotics for building immunity and … [Continue reading]

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