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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Gastrointestinal health. The role of pro- and pre-biotics in standard foods |
Author: | Ried, K. |
Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2004; 33(4):253-255 |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Issue Date: | 2004 |
ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Karin Ried |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal illness, ranking among the 20 most frequent reasons for patient encounters in general practice in Australia. Children under 5 years of age are especially vulnerable to bacterial gastroenteritis such as infections with Campylobacter jejuni. Everyday diet, in particular the regular consumption of pro- and pre-biotics, can help with the maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal system. OBJECTIVE: This article outlines the potential of 'everyday standard' food items such as cheese to promote healthy gastrointestinal microflora and to prevent gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhoea. DISCUSSION: Some common food items such as yoghurt, sauerkraut, garlic and cheese contain probiotics in the form of live lactic acid bacteria, and/or prebiotics in the form of fructans, a dietary fibre. Cheese contains both probiotic bacteria and the prebiotic dietary fibre inulin. The regular consumption of cheese has been associated with a reduction in the risk of Campylobacter enteritis. |
Keywords: | Humans Lactococcus Gastrointestinal Diseases Cheese Probiotics |
Description: | Copyright © 2004 Australian College of General Practitioners Copyright to Australian Family Physician. Reproduced with permission. Permission to reproduce must be sought from the publisher, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. |
Published version: | http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200404/16064 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 General Practice publications |
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