Probiotics and Digestive Health: A Gastroenterologist's Perspective

In Probiotics and Digestive Health, you will learn that your overall health depends on the healthy functioning of your digestive system; not only does it pull nutrients from food to nourish the body, but it participates in protecting it against diseases. The bacteria that populate the digestive tract play a major role in both of these functions. Imbalances in the types of gut flora--friendly versus harmful--can lead to digestive upsets which, if left unchecked, can lead to far more serious health problems. One such disease is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is the most common chronic medical condition in the Western World. Approximately 40 percent of those suffering with IBS have symptoms severe or frequent enough to disrupt their daily lives. In Probiotics and Digestive Health, you will learn how Probiotics work and why they are so critical for regulating overall digestive health. In addition, you will learn the differences between Probiotic strains and the promise of a newly discovered strain--Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (Bifantis)--for relieving IBS and other GI problems.