02. What are probiotics?
Have you heard talk about "probiotics"? Here are some basic info on these exciting foods/substances that can have a positive effect on your well-being.
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03. Good bacteria vs. bad bacteria
Not all bacteria are bad. In fact, some are rather good for you. But the line could be a thin one. So, what should you know?
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04. Safety of probiotics
Probiotics comprise bacteria that are naturally present in the human gut. These bacteria can also be found in our external environment. Probiotics are generally regarded as safe.
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05. Probiotics: food for thought?
The probiotics trade is the blue-eyed boy of the $500 billion-dollar functional food industry. But beneath the calm surface of the yoghurt tub, something is stirring. Or is it?
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06. Probiotic claims investigated
Local probiotic product labels do not contain false information, contrary to research findings and media reports. In this article we bring you the full story.
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07. Quick facts about probiotics
Researchers are starting to realise that probiotics can have a major impact on our health. What should you know about the micro-organisms that live in your intestinal tract?
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08. Cheers to bad bacteria
Your digestive system is hardly a sexy subject, but if it's ever let you down, you'll know how key it is to your general quality of life.
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09. Get your daily dose of bugs
A general "unwell" feeling is a common complaint among a vast majority of people. If you want to feel good, the answer is simple: boost your daily intake of bugs.
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10. Is it a probiotic?
When buying a probiotic-containing food or supplement, you should be asking yourself four essential questions - or else, you may be buying a sub-standard product.
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11. SA oblivious to probiotics
Most South Africans are oblivious to the existence, and health benefits, of probiotics and prebiotics – despite exposure to these topics, according to a recent study.
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