{"id":1673,"date":"2022-08-23T17:26:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T17:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdhf.staging.not4prod.com\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2023-02-08T20:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:00:05","slug":"how-to-find-functional-foods-with-added-probiotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/how-to-find-functional-foods-with-added-probiotics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Functional Foods with Added Probiotics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The World Health Organization defines probiotics as \u2018Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host\u2019. In plain language, probiotics are \u201cgood microbes.\u201d These friendly microbes help us digest food, maintain health and fight disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may think probiotics<\/a> are only available in supplement form, but some of the most common probiotics are offered in foods including fortified yogurts, drinks, and even formulas for children! However, these should be taken with the same caution as probiotic supplements, as not all functional foods with probiotics or \u201clive cultures\u201d have evidence to support their benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It\u2019s important that you talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or dietitian first before taking a probiotic, to ensure you have a proper diagnosis, or know why you are taking it. Together, you can select an appropriate probiotic that is the most suitable for you.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue of choosing the right probiotic for the right reasons has been addressed in the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products<\/em><\/strong>. <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products<\/a> is an evidence-based decision-making tool for clinicians, which is independently prepared and updated every year. This project has been going on since 2008, and has been recognized as\u00a0the\u00a0only<\/strong>\u00a0reliable resource\u00a0by international healthcare associations\u00a0providing health care professionals and consumers with a list of probiotic\u00a0formulations\u00a0that have been\u00a0specifically\u00a0clinically tested \u2013 so they can select the appropriate product, dose, and formulation for\u00a0a specific indication.\u00a0Alliance for Education on Probiotics (AEProbio<\/a>) supports publishing and distribution of this Guide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the Guide, the recommendations are tied to brand names, making it easier for you to select the recommended product when purchasing in stores. Probiotic strain names and doses are also listed. Favorable published clinical evidence for the particular strain(s) presented in each product are given and include numerous gastrointestinal conditions<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The handy acronym list makes it easy for you to find the functional food that has clinical evidence for your specific condition: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n