When do probiotic supplements make sense?

06/08/22 • 9 min

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US consumers are spending 3 billion dollars a year on probiotic supplements. Are they getting a good return on investment?

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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Resources and selected research:
Fiber content of common foods
Impact of probiotics on colonizing microbiota of the gut
Are probiotics and prebiotics effective in the prevention of travellers' diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Choosing an appropriate probiotic product for your patient: An evidence-based practical guide

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US consumers are spending 3 billion dollars a year on probiotic supplements. Are they getting a good return on investment?

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.

Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.

Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

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Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

Links to the two studies mentioned in today's show:
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Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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