Clinicians
ISAPP supports health professionals in bringing the latest biotic science into clinical practice.
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ISAPP strives to support the effective and timely translation of scientific advancements into clinical practice.
ISAPP creates resources to help practicing clinicians — including physicians, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists among others — find evidence related to probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics and fermented foods. See the latest information on evidence-based use of biotic substances and safety data, as well as patient-friendly educational resources.
Clinical briefs and other resources
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Exploring resources to inform probiotic recommendations: New UK Probiotic Guide Released
Well-informed healthcare professionals know the importance of recommending evidence-based probiotic products to their patients to achieve specific health benefits. But… -
Expert Panel at ISAPP Annual Meeting Addresses Probiotic Use for Premature Infants
The use of probiotics in premature infants has been highly topical in recent months. Probiotic use for the prevention of… -
New global guidelines for probiotics and prebiotics for gut health and disease
The use of probiotics and prebiotics in the practice of gastroenterology must be guided by evidence – and with new… -
Why responders and non-responders may not be the holy grail for biotics
In September the New York Times published an article titled “What Obesity Drugs and Antidepressants Have in Common“. It was…
Printable resources for patients
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Effects Of Probiotics And Prebiotics On Our Microbiota
Scientists have found that certain probiotics and prebiotics can increase beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiota when it’s disturbed by antibiotics or other factors. -
Live Dietary Microbes: A Role in Human Health
Recent research has linked consumption of higher numbers of live dietary microbes with general health benefits — so it may be worth trying to include more of them in your daily diet. -
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Probiotics: Dispelling Myths
Tired of the hype around probiotics? This infographic tackles common myths about probiotics and sets the record straight about what the science really says.
