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Inside

Table of Contents
Introduction
 
PART I: Probiotic Basics
 
Chapter 1: Probiotics 101
 
Chapter 2: A History of Probiotics
 
Chapter 3: How do Probiotics Work - Probiotics' Mechanism of Action
 
Chapter 4: Not Created Equal - Probiotic Species and Strains
 
Chapter 5: Prebiotics - Food for Probiotics
 
PART II: Many Ways Healthy with Probiotics
 
Chapter 6: From Diarrhea to Constipation - Probiotics and the Toilet
 
Chapter 7: Probiotics for Infants
 
Chapter 8: Probiotic Rescue - Intestinal Dysbiosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 
Chapter 9: Allergies and Probiotics
 
Chapter 10: Lactose Intolerance Rescue
 
Chapter 11: The Urogenital Tract and Probiotics - More than Yeast Busters
 
Chapter 12: Probiotics for Strong Bones
 
Chapter 13: Heart Attack - Probiotics and Their Effect on Cholesterol
 
Chapter 14: Probiotics and Cancer
 
Chapter 15: Gastric Reflux, Ulcers & Probiotics
 
PART III: Safety, Products and the Future of Probiotics
 
Chapter 16: The Future of Probiotics - Superbugs, Asthma, Oral Health much more
 
Chapter 17: Safety of Probiotics
 
Chapter 18: Finding your Way through the Supermarket and Supplement Aisles
 
Chapter 19: All About Common Probiotic Species
 
Appendix
 
Glossary
 
References
 
Index
 

About

Understand how probiotics will improve your health One of the greatest discoveries to hit the health and nutrition market recently has been the effects of probiotics on nearly every aspect of our well-being. Research suggests that probiotics can benefit those with irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, lactose intolerance, diarrhea, cancer and more. More importantly, probiotics support the immune system and improve overall health, and may help cure those infected with E.coli or C.difficile, asthma sufferers or those infected by superbugs. With health benefits for people of every age, gender and race, probiotics are the most important nutritional breakthrough so far this century. Despite these impressive discoveries, many are still unaware about the vast benefits associated with using probiotics, or confused by the array of choices and new information available on the market. For example, what are pre-biotics, and how do they affect health? This guide is a complete reference that will demystify probiotics, and show readers how to incorporate them safely and effectively into their lifestyles."