Prebiotics in the News
Prebiotics and the Gluten-Free Diet
Recently, research has discovered that Americans may get 70-80% of these good prebiotic fibers from wheat. Additionally, current research has shown that when anyone goes on a gluten-free diet, there is a deterioration in the good bacterial mix in the colon. This, in turn, may result in fewer health benefits that flourishing healthy gut bacteria can supply.
Doctor, Inventor is Pioneer in Prebiotics
On the side of your colon’s good guys — the good bacteria that resides there — is retired gastroenterologist Dr. Frank W. Jackson of Mechanicsburg. As the maker of a supplement called Prebiotin, Jackson is gaining international prominence. And as the founder of Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology, a Camp Hill-based practice where he worked for 38 years before passing the baton to his son and partners, he wrote more than 1,000 pages of health content for a website that has attracted more than 7 million hits a year.
Fiber and Death
Increasing dietary fiber is simply a matter of life and death. It is that simple. An important part of the fiber story is that fiber is present in 2 types. Insoluble fibers are generally not fermented by colon bacteria while soluble fibers are fermented.
Oprah asks, “Sick? Overweight? Depressed? Blame It on the Bacteria in Your Belly”
In the March issue of “O” Magazine, an article written by Celeste Perron features the 411 on gut health, bacteria balance and our over health. Read the post to get the details.
PREBIOTICS: An Important Nutrient for the Gluten Intolerant
For the celiac and gluten intolerant, a gluten free diet is tough to follow but it is the only treatment available. For most people, wheat contains the major source of prebiotics for the best growth of good colon bacteria. The diet for the celiac and gluten intolerant, therefore, must not only remove gluten in all its forms, but must add those foods that are known to be gluten free and prebiotic rich. A prebiotic rich supplement should also be considered.
Panacea or Just a ‘Big Fad’?
The take-home message, says Thomas, is that these substances (prebiotics and probiotics) “are not just a big fad.” They’re appealing because they’re natural, safe, and inexpensive. But until more research is done, their full potential remains elusive.
Dr. Oz Says You Need Prebiotics with Your Probiotics
Dr. OZ says, “Probiotic bacteria are not normally found in the human intestine, so they often don’t colonize well when they’re introduced. Therefore, prebiotic foods are vital to encourage probiotic organisms to survive and thrive in the human gut.
