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Volume 1, Letter 30
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July 18, 2011
By request I am going to discuss probiotics and prebiotics. This topic is vast and complex.
Simply stated from the NCCAM website:
Probiotics are "live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host."
(Microorganisms are tiny living organisms-such as bacteria, viruses, and yeasts-that can be seen only under a microscope.)
Probiotics are not the same thing as prebiotics-nondigestible food ingredients that selectively stimulate the growth and/or activity of beneficial microorganisms already in people's colons. When probiotics and prebiotics are mixed together, they form a synbiotic. There has been an explosion of research around the dysfuction of the microbiome (our gut bacteria). The vast majority of it is positive toward human health when you add pro and prebiotics to the diet. Humans were meant to eat a diet that promotes healthy bacteria that survive in our intestines. The American diet of processed and fast food promotes the wrong bacteria in our guts and thus disease promotion. Studies have shown dramatic effects on reducing antibiotic associated diarrhea and yeast overgrowth, reducing allergy in one's offspring, reducing all infectious illness during the winter time, increasing bowel regularity, reducing colic and irritable bowel syndrome and so on.
As always the use of these products should be a part of the solution. Exercise, healthy eating, relaxation, etc. are the keys to health.
I recommend refrigerating all probiotics to maximize there benefit. Products like Culturelle GG state that they don't have to be refrigerated because of special packaging techniques. I think that refrigeration is a good habit to get in to for all probiotics.
People who should not use probiotics include those with indwelling catheters in their body and those with known immune system defects or severe illness. There are rare but real cases of sepsis(blood infection) from probiotics in these types of individuals.
For an excellent handout: click the link: probiotics handout then click #22 on the webpage.
Dosages should be tailored to the illness and the age of the person. Consult your physician for details.
My take home point today: Probiotics and prebiotics are very useful for human health.
Live well with good bacteria,
Dr. Magryta
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| Dr. Russo's Corner | Here is an interesting blog on healthy eating and philosophy. This thought process is gaining ground again in modern society because of the abuses of agribusiness and animal farming. It is worth the read.
Dr. Russo
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| Recipe of the Month | |
Instead of buying frozen, expensive, crumbly GF bread I make these pancakes that I use to make sandwiches.
1 banana
3 Tbsp flaxseed meal
2 Tbsp Rice Flour
2 eggs
1/3 c coconut or almond milk
olive oil or coconut oil
Heat a little oil in pan on low heat (I used 3 and just smeared oil around the pan, not a puddle). In a mini-blender I dumped all of the other ingredients. Blend until smooth and then let it sit about 5 minutes. Now pour batter on pan (make small pancakes, they will cook better). Wait until it looks dry around the edges and starts to bubble. Flip the pancakes (if they are thick then I will put the lid on to trap the heat and help them cook through), it won't take long on this side. I keep these stocked up in the freezer and make little sandwiches out of them. So far Lincoln has liked them with peanut butter, cream cheese, pb& j, and I have also mixed a little spinach with the cream cheese and he liked that (will venture with more veggies soon!)
From Tara Kayali
Thank you Tara!
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Copyright � 2010-2011 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.
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Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
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