Considerations for use of probiotic bacteria to modulate human health

Authors
Sanders, ME
Citation
Me. Sanders, Considerations for use of probiotic bacteria to modulate human health, J NUTR, 130(2), 2000, pp. 384S-390S
Citations number
90
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition","Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
ISSN journal
00223166 → ACNP
Volume
130
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
S
Pages
384S - 390S
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3166(200002)130:2<384S:CFUOPB>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Oral consumption of probiotic bacteria has the potential to support the hea lth of American consumers. This paper will discuss the rationale of the pro biotic theory, several health targets for probiotic bacteria, probiotic pro ducts in the U.S. and, finally, issues pertaining to communication about pr obiotic products to the consumer.