Selection criteria for probiotic supplements.

Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients | February 1, 2003| | Copyright

All probiotic products are not alike and do not have similar nutritional and therapeutic values. The name probiotic does not mean anything unless it contains the right strain, in the right amount, in the right formulation and in the right condition (viable) for the intended use.

For this reason one needs to know the strain, its viability, implantation criteria, and other features and health benefits.

Strain Selection

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