Probiotics
are beneficial bacteria that can potentially aid in specific health
concerns. But aiding and curing are completely different concepts. Advertising
easily confuses consumers with fancy labels and the power of suggestion. Let’s
face it, food manufacturers get away with more than their share of
misconceptions. Advertisements love to hint that if you just buy a certain
product, all of your health issues will magically disappear. But is that true?
Read on for some of the more interesting Probiotic myths.
Myth: All Probiotics Are the Same
No they’re not. That’s like saying all vitamin supplements are equal. Good bacteria may be present in probiotics, but the counts and strains are often completely different. Multi strains (3-7) are always better than single strains, and culture count matters.
Myth: Probiotics Negate the Need for Medication
Absolutely not. Some probiotics are meant to be taken with medication. But they weren’t created as a replacement and should never be used as such. They may, however, be beneficial as preventative care on their own in certain cases to avoid future medicinal requirements.
Myth: All Probiotics Are the Same
No they’re not. That’s like saying all vitamin supplements are equal. Good bacteria may be present in probiotics, but the counts and strains are often completely different. Multi strains (3-7) are always better than single strains, and culture count matters.
Myth: Probiotics Negate the Need for Medication
Absolutely not. Some probiotics are meant to be taken with medication. But they weren’t created as a replacement and should never be used as such. They may, however, be beneficial as preventative care on their own in certain cases to avoid future medicinal requirements.
Myth: Probiotics
Treat Illnesses and Viruses
There haven’t been enough scientific trials performed to confirm results beyond a doubt here. But many doctors and patients alike swear to the benefits of probiotics for various health concerns. That does not mean they’re miracle cures or are medications on their own. But taken as preventative care, like vitamins and other supplements, probiotics may help lower excess body inflammation. This may help improve skin conditions, increase immunity, and help reduce the risks for certain diseases. But there’s still a lot of lab work to cover before such results can be confirmed. And again, probiotics are NEVER a replacement for necessary medication.
Myth: Nutrition Labels Are a Good Source for Microbe and Culture Counts
Sometimes but not always. Food manufacturers are notorious for misleading the general public. Just like “fat-free” and “low sugar” labels aren't always actually void of fat and sugar, not all labels marked with microbe counts can or should be trusted. In most cases, the counts aren't even available. Supplements, on the other hand, often do contain an actual count, but the numbers may be significantly off by the by the time they arrive in your favorite store or take up shelf space in your refrigerator.
Myth: Yogurt is a Great Probiotic
False… in most cases. Yogurt contains active cultures, but they don’t contain the protective additives necessary to ensure that the cultures can survive stomach acid. Yogurt may certainly help improve your health, but claims aren't always completely factual. New strains of good bacteria, however, are regularly being added to yogurt recipes. So anything can happen down the road. But for now, “live cultures” are different than true probiotics.
Myth: How Do Scientists Test Yogurt For Microbial Counts?
Some foods seem to be created specifically for microbiological testing. Yogurt is one of those foods. Pharmaceutical microbiology comes into play as samples are studied not only for bacterial microbial counts and comparisons, but also the availability of mold and yeast. Specific microbiological instruments assist technicians as they study and compare microbial counts based on the reaction of diffused carbon dioxide on prepared Coliform test samples.
Upon confirmation of pathogen totals, rapid testing for bacteria can be confirmed within 12 hours and yeast and mold counts are usually confirmed within 48 hours – a substantial improvement to the 7-day lead times of yesteryear. Microbiological quality assurance eliminates the dangers of contaminated foods quickly and effectively as you carry on with your life. You’re welcome.
There haven’t been enough scientific trials performed to confirm results beyond a doubt here. But many doctors and patients alike swear to the benefits of probiotics for various health concerns. That does not mean they’re miracle cures or are medications on their own. But taken as preventative care, like vitamins and other supplements, probiotics may help lower excess body inflammation. This may help improve skin conditions, increase immunity, and help reduce the risks for certain diseases. But there’s still a lot of lab work to cover before such results can be confirmed. And again, probiotics are NEVER a replacement for necessary medication.
Myth: Nutrition Labels Are a Good Source for Microbe and Culture Counts
Sometimes but not always. Food manufacturers are notorious for misleading the general public. Just like “fat-free” and “low sugar” labels aren't always actually void of fat and sugar, not all labels marked with microbe counts can or should be trusted. In most cases, the counts aren't even available. Supplements, on the other hand, often do contain an actual count, but the numbers may be significantly off by the by the time they arrive in your favorite store or take up shelf space in your refrigerator.
Myth: Yogurt is a Great Probiotic
False… in most cases. Yogurt contains active cultures, but they don’t contain the protective additives necessary to ensure that the cultures can survive stomach acid. Yogurt may certainly help improve your health, but claims aren't always completely factual. New strains of good bacteria, however, are regularly being added to yogurt recipes. So anything can happen down the road. But for now, “live cultures” are different than true probiotics.
Myth: How Do Scientists Test Yogurt For Microbial Counts?
Some foods seem to be created specifically for microbiological testing. Yogurt is one of those foods. Pharmaceutical microbiology comes into play as samples are studied not only for bacterial microbial counts and comparisons, but also the availability of mold and yeast. Specific microbiological instruments assist technicians as they study and compare microbial counts based on the reaction of diffused carbon dioxide on prepared Coliform test samples.
Upon confirmation of pathogen totals, rapid testing for bacteria can be confirmed within 12 hours and yeast and mold counts are usually confirmed within 48 hours – a substantial improvement to the 7-day lead times of yesteryear. Microbiological quality assurance eliminates the dangers of contaminated foods quickly and effectively as you carry on with your life. You’re welcome.
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3928 Varsity Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 984-3100
Fax: 734-222-1830
Email: info@mybiolumix.com
http://www.mybiolumix.com/
https://plus.google.com/103841943418192727689/
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