Inspired by a little-known picture book from the pen of Bethany Tudor, this is a diary, of sorts, where I document some of my thoughts, activities, and ideas as I explore the challenges met by the characters in the story: hard work, the care and nurture of others, housekeeping skills, life changes, charity, community, and cooperation, among others. Like Samuel and Samantha, the ducks in the tale, I struggle and succeed, cope and celebrate, work and play, handling the tasks that come my way. I invite you to join me on my journey.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Probiotic Study

Every day, I receive a “Daily Tip from Dr. Weil.com,” the website of the renowned physician Andrew Weil who has authored several books on healthy living and healthy aging. This morning the news was (hopefully) good for me, as I have been taking probiotics for several months now.
A new study from Belgium suggests that daily intake of probiotics (friendly bacteria) and prebiotics (substances that nourish friendly bacteria in the intestines) may reduce the activity of enzymes in the colon that produce carcinogenic compounds. A small study that included 53 young, healthy volunteers who took probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics (a combination of probiotics and the foods that foster their growth) found that certain probiotics and prebiotics decreased levels of enzymes believed to be involved with the development of colon cancer.
Apparently, the synbiotics did not appear to help reduce the targeted enzyme levels. The probiotic study can be found in the latest edition of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In a shameless commercial plug, I take Shaklee Optiflora® Probiotic Complex and Shaklee Optiflora® Prebiotic Complex every morning before breakfast.
Posted by Plush Duck at 5:36 AM
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