How dare they question us

[Griff]

http://journals.cambridge.org/action...07114502001794

Probiotics are viable non-pathogenic micro-organisms which, when ingested, exert a positive influence on host health or physiology. We have critically analysed the evidence for the efficacy of specific probiotic strains in human gastrointestinal diseases. The best evidence can be obtained with randomised controlled trials which avoid bias. Good evidence has been obtained with several strains in the prevention or treatment of antibiotic-associated disorders, in the treatment (and to a lesser extent prevention) of gastroenteritis and acute diarrhoea and in the alleviation of lactose intolerance. We also analysed the recent randomised controlled trials performed in patients with Clostridium difficile or Helicobacter pylori, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, non-ulcer dyspepsia and colon cancer.

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Originally Posted by Griff

[i]Probiotics are viable non-pathogenic micro-organisms which, when ingested, exert a positive influence on host health or physiology.

Danon Yogurt settled a $multi-million lawsuite with the European Union for false advertising about Probiotics. Danon could not prove any benefits from Probiotics.

Meanwhile that speculative paper confuses many manipulated by spin. The point remains - most only believe the first thing they are told. Never demand that always required reasons why - with numbers. Most are that easily manipulated expecially by the rich who can now spend as much as they want to tell the naive how to think. The Supreme Court says it is good that the rich have much more free speech than anyone else. More people can now believe Jenny McCarthy.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Wrong, Dannon lost a class action suit for $56 million to the FDA and 39 states for making overblown claims, Dannon products with probotics would keep kids from getting colds/flu and they would miss less school.
They paid $35 million in 2008 for the same thing.