NaturalPedia > Probiotic Bacteria

Quotes about Probiotic Bacteria from the world's top natural health / natural living authors

Share

Tweet

Email to a friend   |  Click here for FREE email alerts

page 1 of 2 | Next ->

"Colonization success of the ingested probiotic bacteria is questionable because probiotic bacteria typically are not able to permanently colonize the GI tract. Hence, colonization and benefits are usually transient in nature [88, 89]. 2. Prebiotics Prebiotics are defined as nondigestible and fermentable food components that selectively stimulate the growth and/or activity of certain colonic bacteria that bring beneficial health effects to the host." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Thus, administration of probiotic bacteria appears to improve the outcome of Salmonella infection in pigs and may help reduce the likelihood of human infection from contaminated food. In Canada, researchers at the University of Guelph investigated the ability of probiotics to prevent Salmonella infection in broiler chickens. The researchers found that pre-administration with probiotics (Lacobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Streptococcus faecalis) enhanced the chicken's immune response. The probiotic supplement chickens had superior health." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"The idea is that the added probiotic bacteria will survive passage through the digestive tract and help prevent the diarrhea that sometimes comes with antibiotic treatment. An entire science has grown up around probiotics and —another new term ?prebiotics." This one means food that especially stimulates the growth of probiotic bacteria. Foods with fiber—fruits, vegetables, and whole grains —contain carbohydrates that resist the action of human digestive enzymes but can be digested by bacteria in the large intestine, probiotics among them." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"Modulating immune responses with probiotic bacteria." Immunology and Cell Biology v.78, no. 1 (February 2000): 67-73(7). 5. Institute for Functional Medicine, Inc. Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach. Gig Harbor, WA: The Institute for Functional Medicine, 1999. Jarnason, I.; Williams, P.; Smethurst, P. et al. "Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and prostaglandins on the permeability of the human small intestine." Gut 27 (1986): 1292-1297. 6. Bergogne-Berezin, E. "Treatment and prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhea." Int JAntimicrob Agents. 16(4) (2000 Dec):521-6." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Most major brands of yogurt contain probiotic bacteria. Other probiotic foods, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), include kefir (fermented milk drink), tempeh (cake made of fermented, cooked soybeans), miso (fermented soybean paste), and sauerkraut. Foods considered to be prebiotic include whole grains (like barley and oatmeal), legumes, many vegetables and fruits (including onions, dark leafy greens, berries, and bananas), ground flaxseed, and foods containing inulin (including some yogurts and nondairy frozen desserts)." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Yogurt, kefir, and capsules containing freeze-dried probiotic bacteria are examples of commercially available probiotics. The beneficial effects of consuming probiotics, which include improvement in lactose tolerance and a reduction in the risk and severity of diarrheal symptoms (i.e., as a side effect to antibiotics, traveler's diarrhea, or induced by rotavirus as in the case of gastroenteritis), have been observed in clinical studies." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Probiotic bacteria favorably alter the intestinal microflora balance, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria (like Candida albicans, or "yeast"), promote good digestion, boost immune function, and increase resistance to infection. Probiotics also contain enzymes to help break down and digest dairy products like lactose in milk. The best place to find probiotics is in yogurts that contain "active cultures." But you can also increase the content by purchasing a high-quality probiotic formula. (I have several excellent ones listed on my website, www.jonnybowden.com)." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"If the researchers are correct, then supplementing infant formula with probiotic bacteria may decrease and prevent allergic reactions. Microscopic Heroes Why would probiotics help? Probiotics alter the immune system to encourage the body's barriers to be strong, thereby reducing the ability of allergens to enter the blood or circulatory system. The inflammatory molecule IgA acts like a soldier that guards your intestines, preventing allergens from getting into your body. IgA acts as one of the first lines of defense against invaders." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "In other words, probiotic bacteria are effective in controlling Candida in the mouth, a problem of particular concern for the elderly. The exact mechanism by which probiotics inhibit Candida growth is not fully understood to date. Some suggest the ability of probiotics to produce hydrogen peroxide plays a role; however, in vivo studies suggest that probiotics might prevent Candida growth through multiple mechanisms. E. coli Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) is a leading cause of foodborne illness. People can become infected with E. coli in a variety of ways." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"The deadly microbes, normally neutralized and kept in check by the probiotic bacteria and the immune system in the gut, are given the green light to spread freely throughout the digestive tract. After they find a fertile breeding ground in the human sewer plastering the intestinal walls, the harmful bacteria dramatically increase in number in order to deal with the waste. While attacking the waste, these microbes produce large amounts of toxins. They literally turn everything they find into poison. Among the poisons generated are "cadaverine,"8 and "putrescine." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"The Latero-Flora" will help balance the probiotic bacteria in the intestinal tract to assist in detoxification. DAY 2 During the day drink four 8-ounce glasses of your cleanse formula between meals. Make sure you drink the mixture 1 hour before or after your meals. BEFORE BED: Take 6 capsules of Oxy-Powder" and 3 capsules of Latero-Flora™. DAY 3 During the day drink four 8-ounce glasses of your cleanse formula between meals. Make sure you drink the mixture 1 hour before or after your meals. 29 BEFORE BED: Take 6 capsules of Oxy-Powder9 and 3 capsules of Latero-Flora™. g ................" - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"The medicines led to a massive buildup of toxins and harmful bacteria in the intestines, as they had wiped out nearly the entire population of her gut's friendly, probiotic bacteria. Being a lively young person who lived in a nightlife society (Cyprus), she had very little sleep during nighttime hours. Her irregular sleeping habits and subsequent chronic fatigue made it difficult for her digestive system to cope with any type of food, which further increased the toxicity in her intestinal tract." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Active-culture yogurt, milk fermented with Lactobacillus casei and other sources of probiotic bacteria may prevent antibiotic-induced diarrhea.17,18,19 As mentioned in the dietary changes section above, if lactose intolerance (page 288) is the cause of diarrhea, supplemental use of lactase (page 545) prior to consuming milk or milk-containing products can be helpful.20 Cheese rarely has enough lactose to cause symptoms in lactose-intolerant people. Lactase products are available that can be chewed while drinking milk or added to milk directly." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"YOU Tip: Get Your Prebiotics. probiotic bacteria are not normally found in the human intestine, so they often don't colonize well when they're introduced. Therefore, /vebiotic foods are vital to encourage probiotic organisms to survive and thrive in the human gut. Prebiotics are nondigestible food fibers that stimulate the growth and activity of healthy bacteria in the intestines." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Inulin also increases calcium absorption and possibly magnesium absorption while promoting probiotic bacteria. In addition, dandelion also contains some pectin, another type of fiber that helps relieve constipation and reduce cholesterol. (Pectin is also found in apples.) Dandelion is a natural diuretic. Want something for bloat and water retention? This is your natural medicine. One of the nice benefits of using it as a diuretic is that it does not cause loss of potassium." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"In the process, you've depleted your body of several important nutrients—especially the "good" probiotic bacteria that help maintain immunity and gastrointestinal health. And you may have contributed in a small way to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. As antibiotics are used more and more often, bacterial strains that are resistant to those drugs evolve and spread. As a result, the drugs we've come to count on to get rid of truly dangerous infections don't work nearly as well as they used to. When do you really need an antibiotic?" - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.) "Enemas are also okay occasionally, but repeated use can cause mineral depletion, imbalance of "good" probiotic bacteria in the colon, and loss of the natural responsiveness of the colon. • Mineral oil, a petroleum derivative, acts as an intestinal lubricant. It also coats food particles as well as the lower intestinal walls, mechanically interfering with nutrient absorption. It depletes the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as beta-carotene, calcium, and phosphorus." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Probiotic bacteria also produce substances called bacteriocins, which act as natural antibiotics to kill undesirable microorganisms.7 Immune function (page 255) tends to decline with age. Twice daily supplementation with Bifidobacterium lactis (a particular strain of bifidobacteria) in milk was found in a double-blind trial to significantly enhance various aspects of immune function in a group of healthy elderly people.8 Benefits were apparent after only six weeks of supplementation. Yogurt has been purported to support immune function, due to its inclusion of lactic-acid bacteria.9 While B." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Those "good" probiotic bacteria also produce nutrients, such as B vitamins, including vitamin B12, that are then absorbed through the wall of the colon and into the body; in a state of dysbiosis, these probiotics may not be able to produce enough of these nutrients to maintain health. You should have one easy, comfortable bowel movement a day, with a soft texture and about (yes) two feet in total length. You should be able to sit down and comfortably eliminate when the urge strikes you." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Both viable and irradiated (nonviable) probiotic bacteria attenuated the severity of experimental colitis (induced by dextran sodium sulfate or trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid) in mice. The probiotic product used in this study contained 4 strains of lactobacilli (L casei, L plantarum, L acidophilus, and L delbrueckii), 3 strains of bifidobacteria (B longum, B breve, and B infantis), and 1 strain of Streptococcus salivarius subsp. Thermophilus (Rachmilewitz et al, 2004)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Regular ingestion of probiotic bacteria may help prevent vaginal yeast infection (page 454).10'11 A review of the research concluded that both topical and oral use of acidophilus can prevent yeast infection caused by Candida overgrowth.12 Diarrhea (page 163) flushes intestinal microorganisms out of the gastrointestinal tract, leaving the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections (page 265). Replenishing the beneficial bacteria with probiotic supplements can help prevent new infections." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"People with IBS lack beneficial probiotic bacteria in their bowels • Helps relieve stress and anxiety, which contribute to flare-ups of IBS • Helps calm the irritated and overactive nerves in the intestinal tract thereby reducing inflammation associated with IBS • Decreases transit time to reduce the constant irritation of the bowel lining • Helps relieve abdominal cramping, bloating, gas, and pain associated with IBS Diverticular Disease: What Is It? As we age, the lining of our intestines becomes thin and loses elasticity." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"This one means food that especially stimulates the growth of probiotic bacteria. Foods with fiber—fruits, vegetables, and whole grains —contain carbohydrates that resist the action of human digestive enzymes but can be digested by bacteria in the large intestine, probiotics among them. Companies with vested interests in promoting the health benefits of dairy foods sponsor scientific conferences on probiotics and prebiotics and reviews of favorable studies. Unfortunately for yogurt companies, the results continue to suggest nothing more than "possible" benefits." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"Some people have expressed their concern about losing friendly, probiotic bacteria in the colon as a result of a colonic. It is actually much easier for the friendly colon bacteria to repopulate in a clean environment than in one filled with putrefied and fermented waste matter. Once the colon is properly cleansed, it takes less than 36 hours to restore normal bacteria populations. If you still feel concerned about this, you may use soil-based microbes, such as Nature's Biotics (upwardquest.com), or similar products. Be certain that whatever product you use contains live, not dead, bacteria." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS þ"Lactobacillus bulgaricus does not colonize in the intestinal tract, is fast growing, and produces lactic acid; it thus promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria that establish a balanced gastrointestinal tract environment. It contributes to digestion, lactose tolerance, the reduction of cholesterol, and the control of intestinal infections and it also enhances immunity."5 þBeneficial L." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Those "good" probiotic bacteria also produce nutrients, such as B vitamins, including vitamin B12, that are then absorbed through the wall of the colon and into the body; in a state of dysbiosis, these probiotics may not be able to produce enough of these nutrients to maintain health. You should have one easy, comfortable bowel movement a day, with a soft texture and about (yes) two feet in total length. You should be able to sit down and comfortably eliminate when the urge strikes you." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.) "Enemas are also okay occasionally, but repeated use can cause mineral depletion, imbalance of "good" probiotic bacteria in the colon, and loss of the natural responsiveness of the colon. ?Mineral oil, a petroleum derivative, acts as an intestinal lubricant. It also coats food particles as well as the lower intestinal walls, mechanically interfering with nutrient absorption. It depletes the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as beta-carotene, calcium, and phosphorus." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.) "In the process, you've depleted your body of several important nutrients—especially the "good" probiotic bacteria that help maintain immunity and gastrointestinal health. And you may have contributed in a small way to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. As antibiotics are used more and more often, bacterial strains that are resistant to those drugs evolve and spread. As a result, the drugs we've come to count on to get rid of truly dangerous infections don't work nearly as well as they used to. When do you really need an antibiotic?" - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"It's used increasingly in foods, because it has excellent nutritional and functional characteristics, it increases calcium absorption and possibly magnesium absorption, while promoting probiotic bacteria. It has a minimal impact on blood sugar, making it suitable for diabetics and potentially helpful in managing blood sugar-related illnesses. Ischemic Stroke: Due to a blood clot cutting off flow in a cerebral artery (the brain) Isoflavones: Polyphenolic compounds produced almost exclusively by the members of the bean-family. They are long known for their estrogen-like effect on mammals." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

page 1 of 2 | Next ->

FAIR USE NOTICE: The research quoted here is provided under the protection of Fair Use provisions and published by the 501(c)3 non-profit Consumer Wellness Center for the purposes of public comment and education. Authors / publishers may submit books for consideration of inclusion here.

TERMS OF USE: Read full terms of use. Citations of text from NaturalPedia must include: 1) Full credit to the original author and book title. 2) Secondary credit to the Natural News Naturalpedia as a research resource and a link to www.NaturalPedia.com

This unique compilation of research is copyright (c) 2008, 2009 by the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center.

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF NATURALPEDIA: Mike Adams, the creator of NaturalPedia, is the editor of NaturalNews.com, the internet's top natural health news site, creator of the Honest Food Guide (www.HonestFoodGuide.org), a free downloadable consumer food guide based on natural health principles, author of Grocery Warning, The 7 Laws of Nutrition, Natural Health Solutions, and many other books available at www.TruthPublishing.com, creator of the earth-friendly EcoLEDs company (www.EcoLEDs.com) that manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products, founder of Arial Software (www.ArialSoftware.com), a permission e-mail technology company, creator of the CounterThink Cartoon series (www.NaturalNews.com/index-cartoons.html) and author of over 1,500 articles, interviews, special reports and reference guides available at www.NaturalNews.com. Adams' personal philosophy and health statistics are available at www.HealthRanger.org.