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One of the questions I’m asked most often is “how is Prebiotin’s Oligofructose-Enriched Inulin product different from inulin” or “FOS” Very often followed by “Because I can buy Inulin/FOS for a lot less…” True. You can buy inulin or generic FOS for a bit less. And there’s a reason: the full-spectrum prebiotic we use...
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I hear it time and time again – usually from friends and family! “Oh, I don’t need a supplement. I get enough from eating a healthy diet.” Well, I know some really atypical folks, it seems. Because it turns out only 14% of us eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-09-29-fruits-veggies-high-school-kids_N.htm?csp=34)....
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Our professors back in medical school always said we should listen carefully to patients as they usually could tell you what was wrong with them. Then I went into practice and patients began to tell me that they had a leaky gut A leaky gut? Yes, we knew that there were a few rare...
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A recently published study from the British Journal of Nutrition has demonstrated that Oligofructose Enriched Inulin (the exact active prebiotic in Prebiotin) can reduce cholesterol, triglycerides, body weight and leads to a 33% increase in lifespan! Okay, now the caveat: the study was done on rats and they were fed the prebiotic in Prebiotin for...
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What could be more wonderful than having an antibacterial in your soap, toothpaste (Crest, Colgate, Sensodyne), after shave, mouth washes, clothes, bedding, even kitchen utensils, everything!. Ain’t chemistry wonderful? What is the agent that has so quietly seeped into our every day life?  Why, it is Triclosan. Never heard of it?  Then you must...
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Most people, especially females, are aware of osteoporosis and the role that calcium plays in it. This essay will review key health factors that affect the bones and steps to maintain bone health. It will end with a discussion of the newer prebiotics food fibers, especially oligofructose enriched inulin, and its newly discovered role...
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The smelly flatus that most ulcerative colitis (UC) patients have is not merely an embarassment or annoyance, it is likely a real problem.  The malodorous scent comes from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gas made by certain nasty bacteria in the colon. In addition to being very pungent, hydrogen sulfide is also very toxic –...
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There are bugs in your colon that are your friends. There are also some bugs that you do not want there. They seem to be the ones that cause inflammation problems for Crohns patients. We gastroenterology physicians have always known that colon bacteria play a key role in Crohns Disease. No bugs, no inflammation....
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This is a remarkable story and an instance where fact is stranger than fiction. First, some facts. If you have spent any time reading my articles, you will know that I am very focused on the health benefits of prebiotics. In short, a prebiotic is a special type of plant fiber that is not...
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We live in a sea of bacteria. This is very good as most bacteria are our friends. They live on every surface in our environment, including our skin. In particular, they are valuable inhabitants of the mouth, vagina and the entire intestinal tract. In particular, the bacteria in the colon or large bowel are...
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