Probiotics for Crohn's & Colitis

Cartwright, Peter

ISBN 10: 0954443802 / ISBN 13: 9780954443801

Published by Prentice Publishing, 2003

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2003, 128pp nette paperback.

Seller Inventory # 220047466

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Probiotics for Crohn's & Colitis
• Publisher: Prentice Publishing
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0954443802
• ISBN 13: 9780954443801
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • overig diverse
  • Gezondheid

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Synopsis

Probiotics are products containing beneficial bacteria and are used to create a better mixture of bacteria in the human intestine. Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) are diseases of the intestines in which the resident bacteria play an important part. Probiotics for Crohn's and Colitis describes, in straightforward English, the scientific evidence for probiotics reducing the severity of these diseases. Prebiotics, types of soluble dietary fibre that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, are also described. Guidance is given on selecting probiotics and reassurance is given on safety. Probiotics are a 'hot topic' among people with Crohn's and UC, and for the first time all the evidence has been gathered to help patients be fully informed on the options available.

About the Author

Peter Cartwright is the former Assistant Director of the National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC), the largest patients' association in Europe for these diseases. He has spoken on probiotics to more than 40 local NACC groups. Peter has an MSc in Microbiology, and has given more than 40 lectures on probiotics to doctors in 13 countries. He is also author of 'Coping Successfully with Ulcerative Colitis', 'Coping with Diverticulitis', and 'Probiotic Allies: How to maximise the health benefits of your microflora'.