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Dietary fiber fraction of germinated barley foodstuff and the GI tract – (03-08-01)

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Dietary fiber fraction of germinated barley foodstuff and the GI tract

This study evaluates a fiber source (GBF) on the health and healing of colonocytes. The results were promising, identifying the fiber component of GBF as the protective factor (not the protein) and also confirming its ability to aid the healing of the cells of the colon. Butyrate is the substance produced when healthy GI flora digest fiber; it has shown the ability to protect colonocytes, help them heal and also help them differentiate properly (possibly avoiding cancerous changes). Remember, to be effective, the fiber AND the healthy flora have to be present…

Synergy Abstract

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BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS! – (08-13-07)

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Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) Versus Simethicone in the Treatment of Infantile Colic.

Infantile colic is an extremely difficult situation to deal with as a new parent. The reality is most likely that colic is multi-factorial and/or has separate categories. Growing pains, foods allergies (both direct and via nursing) and alterations in GI flora, and all these need to be addressed to fully impact this condition.

This article addresses the alterations in GI flora category, and finds rapid response in a whopping 95% of patients. Keep in mind that this is a pediatric journal and should be read by every practicing pediatrician. Maybe one day, if pediatricians ever actually realize the benefits of probiotics, we will see more deliberation before using antibiotics except when absolutely necessary.

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