The Probiotic Conundrum
Stephen B. Freedman, David Schnadower, Phillip I. Tarr
Abstract
This Viewpoint characterizes reasons for the lack of evidence about the health effects of probiotic supplements and cautions against a “can’t hurt, can’t help” presumption made by consumers and clinicians.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineProbioticIntensive care medicineBacteriaGeneticsBiologyProbiotics and Fermented FoodsGut microbiota and healthGastrointestinal motility and disorders