Probiotics, Other Nutritional Factors, & Intestinal Microflora [Hardcover]

Nestle Nutrition Services (Author), Lars A. Hanson (Editor), Robert H. Yolken (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0781718295 | ISBN-13: 978-0781718295 | Publication Date: December 15, 1998 | Edition: 1st

This volume presents recent findings on the role of the intestinal microflora in human health and explores the use of probiotic food supplements and other nutritional interventions aimed at modulating the intestinal flora. The contributors discuss the characteristics of the intestinal microflora, the interactions of these organisms with the immune system, and the establishment of normal intestinal flora in the neonate. Several studies examine the effects of human breast milk, lactoferrin, iron, and nucleotides on microbial flora in infants. Particular attention is given to the benefits of feeding probiotics, i.e., specific organisms such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Chapters review clinical studies of probiotic agents and present clinical evidence that probiotics enhance the natural immunity of the gut. The safety of these agents is also assessed. Other nutritional strategies explored include ingestion of sugars that promote intestinal colonization with these organisms

Product Details

• Hardcover: 306 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1st edition (December 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781718295
• ISBN-13: 978-0781718295
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,424,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!, July 8, 2011

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I'm still reading this but the information is fascinating. Might be too technical for the a regular reader but after researching the topic of probiotics I was able to follow most of what was being discussed. this will be very helpful for my presentation on the infant immune system. I'm a Lactation Consultant and will be discussing the effects of breast milk on the infants immune system. I've bookmarked several chapters. Dr Lars Hanson is the most prominent researcher on the topic which is why I purchased it. Fascinating book on probiotics and the effect on our immune system!