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The rationale behind why and how to choose a probiotic

4.8

Accredited (Credits: 1)
Free
1h 12min
Audio: English +1
Subtitles: Russian +5

Synopsis

In recent years, probiotics have gained enormous scientific relevance, as there has been an increasing number of studies supporting probiotic health benefits beyond the digestive tract, including oral, liver, skin, vaginal and urinary tract health. However, not all probiotics are the same. The decision of choosing a probiotic should be based on clinical recommendations based on their efficacy to treat certain pathologies. Among a wide variety of probiotic products, how to choose one? And why? This course will give you the clues and rationale behind selecting a probiotic. Moreover, do not miss the opportunity of learning from a renowned expert some misconceptions and practical recommendations regarding probiotics use! This activity is supported by an independent support grant from Biocodex Microbiota Institute.

Objectives

  • 1. List the available probiotics including product types and safety overview
  • 2. Identify the current clinical recommendations on probiotics for different health conditions.

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 1 ECMEC credit valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

See more information on the accreditation at: Accreditation

Duration

1h 12min

Target audience

Gastroenterology, Internal medicine, Family medicine, General practice

Authors

Dr Mary-Ellen Sanders

Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, is an internationally recognized consultant in the area of probiotic microbiology. She was the founding president and is currently the executive science officer of the scientific society, ISAPP. Dr. Sanders has authored over 120 peer-reviewed, scientific publications on efficacy substantiation, microbiology and regulatory issues pertaining to probiotics. Since 2017, She is Chair of the United States Pharmacopeia’s Probiotics Expert Panel and o-Chair of World Gastroenterology Organisation Committee preparing practice guidelines for the use of probiotics and prebiotics for GI indications.

Conflicts of interests statement:

The author declares receiving consulting fees by Bayer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Cargill, Danone North America, Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Scientists, Omni-Biotic/AllergoSan, PepsiCo, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, Winclove; giving presentations in conferences sponsored by Associated British Foods, European Federation of Associations of Dietitians, Probi, Sanofi. All of the relevant financial relationships of this individual for this activity have been mitigated.

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What you will learn

Before you begin

  • Pre-course assessment: please complete to help us personalise your learning experience

Trailer

  • Trailer

What should clinicians know about probiotics?

  • Welcoming and agenda
  • The relation of the microbiome to probiotics
  • Not all probiotics are the same
  • Probiotic product types

Considerations when choosing a probiotic

  • Clinical recommendations by agencies
  • Taking probiotic efficacy into account

Probiotic safety

  • The 3 safeties of a probiotic

Misconceptions and recommendations

  • Ideas to get rid of
  • Practical recommendations
  • Final remarks

Accreditation - Evaluation

  • Satisfaction survey
  • Multiple-choice test

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