randomized controlled trial of a probiotic, VSL#3, on gut transit and symptoms in diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome H. J. K IM, M. CAM ILLERI, S. M C KINZIE, M. B. LEMPKE, D. D. BURTO N, G. M. THOMFORDE & A. R. ZINSMEISTER Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational & Epidemiological Research Program, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN, USA Accepted for publication 3 February 2003 SUMMARY Aim: To investigate the effects of a probiotic formulation, VSL#3, on gastrointestinal
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market in June 2008 A year after the introduction of Activia, the probiotics market had witnessed fast growth, increasing from 0.2% to 5.7% of the total yogurt market, of which Activia captured more than 76% (4.3%of the total yogurt market) By 2010, Activia reached 84% (5.7% out of 6.8% of the total yogurt market) DANONE considered probiotic yogurt a good business opportunity. Now, DANONE is challenging the low awareness of probiotic yogurts in Egypt by developing an advertising campaigns and PR
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The Good Tasting Bacteria That is the chuck of good tasting bacteria called Cheese? Cheese is an ancient food that originated before recorded history. There is no conclusive evidence on where cheese making originated, either in Europe, Central Asia or the Middle East. The earliest evidence of cheese-making is some strainers with milk fat molecules were found in Poland that, according to archaeological record, dates back to 5,500 BC. It has been proposed that the origin of cheese making is around
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Dr. Oz is one of the most popular doctors on the planet. His hit TV show continues to attract millions of new followers and his ability to reach a wide audience is unmatched. With each show, Dr. Oz delivers lots of medical advice in a wide variety of subjects. He also provides many different tips on great foods to incorporate in the daily regimen to insure health. Many doctors promote medication and pills, but Dr. Oz strong encourages the practice of preventative medicine. There are lots of different
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Dietetics Trends and Challenges Due Thursday, 2/7/2013 (6 points) By definition, a trend is a general tendency, movement, or direction. A challenge is a stimulating test of a situation, or an objection against something. Independently, you are to research the internet, peer-reviewed and trade journals, and other publications to determine dietetics trends and challenges. Any resources used must be dated between 2003 and 2013. The areas of dietetics include: . education: nutrition education/community
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marketplace. For this essay, a study was performed to gain understanding of how the marketing mix is utilized for Activia Probiotic Yogurt. Activia is a brand of yogurt, owned by a company named Groupe Danone. Here in the United States, the company is known as the Dannon Company. The yogurts come in a variety are creamy and delicious, come in a variety of flavors, and contain probiotics, which aids in regulating the digestive system. Throughout the years, the health and wellness industry has grown in
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digestive wonders if consumed at the right times. It is advised to take one shot before digging into a meal to boost your metabolic rate, and finishing the meal with a second shot to aid the digestion process. Number Eight: Probiotic Qualities. For those of you who may be unaware, probiotics are a naturally-occurring bacteria that help our intestines to maintain a healthy balance. Fructans, available from the consumption of moderate amounts of tequila, will help to supply these bacteria with everything they
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Química Viva Universidad de Buenos Aires quimicaviva@qb.fcen.uba.ar ISSN (Versión en línea): 1666-7948 ARGENTINA 2005 María Pía Taranto / Marta Médici / Graciela Font de Valdez ALIMENTOS FUNCIONALES PROBIÓTICOS Química Viva, mayo, año/vol. 4, número 001 Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina pp. 26-34 Red de Revistas Científicas de América Latina y el Caribe, España y Portugal Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México http://redalyc.uaemex.mx Revista QuímicaViva
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Danielle Wilkinson Alternate Clinical Assignment 01/27/2014 Case Study #1 Episode I 1. List five common environmental triggers for asthma and give at least one specific example for each. Five common environmental triggers for asthma are exercise, allergens, odors, weather, and food. Exercise induced asthma is common in young children and adolescents. The airways in the lungs become narrowed during strenuous exercise. There are many different types of allergens that induce asthma like
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Task 4 A. Describe the differences between gram-positive and gram-negative cell walls. The difference is the outer casing of the bacteria. Gram positive cell wall consists of a smooth and thick wall. A gram positive bacteria will have a thick layer of peptidoglycan (a sugar-protein shell) that the stain can penetrate and teichoic acids. In this case the lactobacillus and staphylococcus are gram positive. A gram negative cell wall is wavy and much thinner and has
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