{"id":31839,"date":"2018-09-12T13:19:14","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T20:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/?p=31839"},"modified":"2019-03-19T14:24:58","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T21:24:58","slug":"probiotics-whos-who-and-whats-what-in-the-gut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/articles\/expert-advice\/probiotics-whos-who-and-whats-what-in-the-gut\/","title":{"rendered":"Probiotics: Who’s Who and What’s What in the Gut"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today many people are aware of the benefits of maintaining a healthy gut<\/strong>. As a result probiotic use is becoming ever more popular. However, there is still a lot of confusion around the type of probiotic to take, for how long, how they work<\/strong>, and for which conditions<\/strong>. We have tried to provide some guidance based on current research to sort out some of the questions and confusion.<\/p>\n

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In our bodies, we have more bacteria than there are cells. In fact, there are approximately 30 trillion human cells and 100 trillion microbes. The majority of those microbes \u2013 bacteria \u2013 are found in the human gastrointestinal tract. The microbiome is a complex ecosystem, and was once considered relatively resistant to change. But today, the overuse of antibiotics,<\/p>\n

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a lack of fibre and fermented foods in the diet, increased consumption of refined foods and sugar, and heightened stress, are all combining to threaten the balance of the bacteria in the gut, leading to various symptoms and diseases. What can we do? We can work to counteract these factors \u2013 decreasing the bad influences on gut flora, and increasing the good ones, the probiotic<\/em> ones.<\/p>\n

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Probiotics: What are they, and how do they work?<\/h2>\n

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According to the World Health Organization, probiotics are defined as \u201cliving microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts confer health benefits on the host.\u201d How probiotics actually work isn\u2019t yet fully understood, but research suggests different mechanisms including: altering the gut microbiota; altering bacterial gene expression relevant to carbohydrate metabolism; change in microbial enzymes; and changing the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of the gut. (Keep in mind that how probiotics work may depend on the type of probiotic bacteria, dose, and components used to produce a given probiotic product.) Over the last two decades the growing interest in probiotics has resulted in over 6,000 publications with over 60% of them published within the last<\/p>\n

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five years. Lactobacillus<\/em>, Bifidobacterium<\/em>, and Saccharomyces genera<\/em> have been the widely studied. To help you understand the terminology, let\u2019s take a look at a common probiotic, Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/em>. Lactobacillus<\/em> identifies the genus and acidophilus<\/em> identifies the species level and the species have different strains. The most effective probiotics species are those that can survive and thrive in the conditions of the gut. They must have a high tolerance of acid and bile, be capable of adhering to intestinal surfaces, withstand low pH, possess antimicrobial activity, and be resistant to antibiotics. However, not all probiotics are the same. The success or failure of one strain or species of probiotic can\u2019t be extrapolated to others.<\/p>\n

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Probiotics and health<\/h2>\n

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Animal and human studies have confirmed the positive effect of different probiotics on health conditions including some gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginitis, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory conditions, obesity, insulin resistance syndrome, type 2 diabetes, blood pressure regulation, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. There is strong clinical evidence for probiotics in the treatment of diarrheal diseases\u00a0and irritable bowel syndrome.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, probiotics have shown positive results in mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and cognitive function. \u201cThe composition of the microbiome and its activities are involved in most, if not all, of the biological processes that constitute human health and disease.\u201d Journal of Clinical Investigation<\/em>, 2014.<\/p>\n

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PROBIOTICS HAVE SHOWN POSITIVE RESULTS IN<\/h2>\n

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Mental health disorders including anxiety<\/p>\n

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Depression<\/p>\n

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Learning disorders<\/p>\n

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Cognitive function<\/p>\n

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How much probiotic do I need to take, and for how long?<\/h2>\n

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The short answers \u2013 the dosage depends on the health condition and probiotics should be taken consistently to provide the probiotic benefits. The number of bacteria required to obtain a beneficial probiotic effect is not well defined and there is no consensus on the dosage required. The numbers studied have ranged from just a billion colony forming units (CFUs) to 10 billion CFUs, while in critical care situations, the figures jump as high as 100 billion CFUs per day. The current trend of \u201cmore CFUs is better,\u201d resulting in higher dosages of probiotic supplements, isn\u2019t based on substantial clinical evidence.<\/p>\n

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Analyses of fecal material are currently the only way to show that the probiotic bacteria have remained viable during their passage through the GI tract. To date, no probiotic bacterium has been shown to colonize the gut and persist after supplementation has ended. Indeed, many probiotic strains are no longer recoverable in stool 1\u20134 weeks after stopping supplementation. So far as we now know, if sustained benefit from a probiotic is desired, it is necessary to continue taking it.<\/p>\n

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Single strain or multi strain?<\/h2>\n

Single-strain probiotic supplements are more straightforward \u2013 other strains don\u2019t interfere with them, they are more inherently stable, and any results achieved are more clearly defined. Both single and multi strains have shown significant benefits in eradicating Helicobacter pylori<\/em> and atopic dermatitis, but adding more strains has not yet resulted in significantly higher efficacy in all health conditions. But it appears that some probiotics can positively impact populations of other beneficial bacteria. For example, Lactobacillus<\/em> probiotics have resulted in increases in Bifidobacterium<\/em> populations.<\/p>\n

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Soil-based organisms or SBOs<\/h2>\n

Could the future of probiotics be in the ground? There is currently a lot of debate within natural health circles over the touted health benefits of a group of bacteria referred to as soil-based organisms (SBOs). They come from sporeforming organisms in the Bacillus genus<\/em>. Advocates of SBOs claim that they are probiotics that offer many health benefits. Bacillus<\/em>-based infections have been shown to produce anthrax disease, food poisoning, ear infections, endocarditis, meningitis, peritonitis, and infections of the respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal tracts. The danger is greatest to those with compromised immune systems, but they can occur in otherwise healthy individuals, and some result in severe illness or death. It is the spore-forming trait that makes a Bacillus\u00a0<\/em>infection difficult to treat. The spores are so tough that they can hibernate in the intestines throughout a course of strong antibiotic therapy only to resurface after treatment ends.<\/p>\n

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B. subtilis<\/em> considered as a comparatively benign member of this genus, is one of the common species used in SBO supplements. It is also an active ingredient in many industrial detergents and cleaners, and the US Environmental Protection Agency cautions against allergic reactions and sensitivities to products containing these microbes. It is believed that Bacillus<\/em> is not a natural inhabitant of gut and only becomes colonized in the gut after consumption of vegetables or raw foods contaminated with soil microflora.<\/p>\n

A bit of dirt never hurt anybody. It can even build your immune system. But, does that mean we should voluntarily ingest the equivalent of a lot of dirt?<\/p>\n

Bottom line:<\/strong> More research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of SBOs as probiotics.<\/p>\n

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Where do probiotics stand? Has the market outpaced the research?<\/h2>\n

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My answer is maybe. We all need to understand that research into probiotics is inherently difficult. A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is considered the \u201cgold standard\u201d for efficacy, but researchers testing probiotics have difficulty finding an appropriate control. Another problem: It\u2019s often difficult to pinpoint the active ingredient in a probiotic food or supplement. For example, if the product or food has undergone fermentation, the number of possible candidates increases to include not just the live bacteria themselves, but also any bacteria produced during the fermentation process. Finding the active ingredient matters, both scientifically and for regulation purposes. Biochemical, animal, and in vitro data can be used as supporting evidence.<\/p>\n

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However, data from double-blind, placebocontrolled experiments are required. This research is expensive, for the regulatory process, there is no substitute for these trials. At the present time, no strain-specific claims have been accepted by Health Canada. Specific claims for different health conditions will be greatly enhanced once the research community is able to overcome some of these challenges, but we should not expect this in the near term as this process will take time. For now, the best we can say is that the gut microbiome and its desirable modification with probiotic formulas and foods can be useful in treating some of the above-listed conditions and improving overall health.<\/p>\n

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DESPITE THESE CHALLENGES IN RESEARCH, HEALTH CANADA HAS ACCEPTED SOME GENERAL CLAIMS FOR PROBIOTICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Could promote a favourable<\/strong> gut flora<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Helps support intestinal\/<\/strong> gastrointestinal<\/strong> health<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Helps moderate general feelings of anxiety<\/strong> and promote healthy mood balance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Helps reduce stress-related<\/strong> gastrointestinal<\/strong> complications such as nausea<\/strong> and abdominal pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Helps reduce the risk of antibiotic- associated diarrhea<\/strong> in children older than 12 years of age<\/p>\n

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