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How to respond to the question “Should I take a probiotic?”
With contributions from Prof. Daniel Merenstein MD A Washington Post article published March 11, 2025 by a gastroenterologist addressed a… -
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Popular media, misinformation and ‘biotics’
Encountering misinformation is all too easy when seeking understanding of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics (collectively, ‘biotics’). It can be… -
Are the microbes in fermented foods safe? A microbiologist helps demystify live microbes in foods for consumers
By Dr. Gabriel Vinderola, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering from the National University of… -
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. -
What is a postbiotic?
“Postbiotics” is a term for formulations that contain inactivated microorganisms, either whole or in fragments. The term postbiotic is derived from “biotic”, meaning living things, and “post”, meaning after. So ‘post-biotic’ means ‘after life’. -
Probiotics vs. prebiotics: Which to choose? And when?
As consumers, we are constantly bombarded with information on what we should eat to improve our health. Yet the information… -
Decoding a Probiotic Product Label
By Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD Interested in knowing what’s in your probiotic product? Unfortunately, there are many ways that probiotic… -
Do fermented foods contain probiotics?
By Prof. Maria Marco, PhD, Department of Food Science & Technology, University of California, Davis We frequently hear that “fermented… -
Using probiotics to support digestive health for dogs
By Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, The Kraft Heinz Company Endowed Professor in Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA… -
Do antibiotics ‘wipe out’ your gut bacteria?
By Dr. Karen Scott, University of Aberdeen, UK Antibiotics have been an important tool in medicine to kill pathogenic bacteria… -
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What are fermented foods?
Research suggests that fermented foods may improve your immune system and may reduce risk of some metabolic diseases that are influenced by diet. A fermented food or beverage is a food transformed by the growth and metabolic activities of microbes – such as bacteria, yeast and even some molds. -
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The Microbiome — Can it aid in the diagnosis and therapy of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
By Eamonn M M Quigley, MD FRCP FACP MACG FRCPI MWGO Lynda K and David M Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders,… -
Do all fermented foods contain a probiotic?
The microorganisms in fermented foods rarely qualify as probiotics because they’re present in unknown or unstandardized types and amounts. -
Can fermented or probiotic foods with added sugars be part of a healthy diet?
By Dr. Chris Cifelli, Vice President of Nutrition Research, National Dairy Council, Rosemont IL, USA What about added sugar in… -
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Ambient yogurts make a global impact
By Prof. Bob Hutkins, PhD, University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA Quick, which country consumes the most yogurt? Must be France?… -
ISAPP collaborates with NEC Society to help parents understand the role of probiotics in reducing the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis
By Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, ISAPP Executive Science Officer To date, over 50 clinical trials on probiotics and necrotizing… -
New Spanish-language e-book about fermented foods now available for download
By Dr. Gabriel Vinderola, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering from the National University of… -
Citizen scientists step up for a research project on women’s health
By Prof. Sarah Lebeer, Research Professor in Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Belgium Lactobacilli… -
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¿Cómo permanecen vivos los probióticos hasta el momento de ser consumidos?
Por Gabriel Vinderola, Dr. en Química, Investigador Principal del Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicos y Técnicas (CONICET) en el Instituto… -
How do probiotics stay alive until they are consumed?
By Dr. Gabriel Vinderola PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering from the National University of… -
Bulgarian yogurt: An old tradition, alive and well
By Mariya Petrova, PhD, Microbiome insights and Probiotics Consultancy, Karlovo, Bulgaria Family and family traditions are very important to me. Some… -
Are prebiotics good for dogs and cats? An animal gut health expert explains
Pet dogs and cats are cherished companions. In developed countries, many households with pets treat them like family members. Similarly… -
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ISAPP’s popular educational videos now feature subtitles in multiple languages
ISAPP’s series of six English-language videos are a useful resource for helping consumers answer important questions about probiotics, prebiotics, and… -
How to choose a probiotic
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits. But with such an abundance of probiotic products available today, determining the right probiotic for you can feel a bit overwhelming.