The Power of Probiotics: Improving Your Health with Beneficial Microbes Contributor(s): Elmer, Gary W. (Author), McFarland, Lynne V. (Author), McFarland, Marc (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789029014 ISBN-13: 9780789029010 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Medical | Pharmacy |
Dewey: 615.321 |
LCCN: 2006022947 |
Series: Haworth Series in Integrative Healing |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.04" W x 8.33" (0.85 lbs) 252 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Get information you can trust to make the right decisions about probiotics The Power of Probiotics is a consumer-friendly guide to the selection and use of probiotics that have been proven effective in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. This jargon-free reference resource provides practical advice on how and when to use probiotics and how to select the best commercially available products, based on usefulness, quality, and safety, to lower the risk of disease and maintain a positive health image. The book offers objective information on evaluating product claims, making sense of regulations and labeling, and sorting through manufacturing and marketing issues. The Power of Probiotics presents an expert review of the scientific evidence for probiotics, illustrated with summary tables and diagrams for quick reference. Each chapter starts with a series of FAQs with clear and concise answers before moving into more in-depth analysis from the book's authors, who combine more than 20 years of research from the patient clinic and the bench laboratory with extensive experience in writing and translating medical articles for consumer-oriented publications. This unique book presents definitions and descriptions of probiotics and a history of their uses, a review of medical conditions prevented and/or treated by probiotics, available products (with brand names), uses with other medications, and risks and side effects. The Power of Probiotics examines the treatment and/or prevention of:
The Power of Probiotics is an essential resource for health-conscious consumers who are interested in natural alternatives to conventional medicines. Health professionals, educators, and students will also benefit from the book's extensive references. |