Kiwi & The Probiotic Myth: Experts Downgrade Effectiveness of Probiotics
Karon Thackston
July 02, 2011
When you hear the word "probiotics" what images pop into your head? Eating lots of yogurt? Boosting your immune system? Improved regularity? Good bacteria in your gut? The publicized benefits of probiotics can be found almost everywhere, but are they actually true?
All the hype about probiotics has catapulted the yogurt, dairy shot and probiotic supplement industries above what anyone thought they might do. But what if you had proof from qualified sources that the health and digestive benefits of probiotic supplements might be far less than is being promoted?
Were you aware that…
> Over 170 health claims about probiotics and probiotic foods were found to be unsubstantiated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and were rejected?
> In repeated studies, the EFSA regularly stated "that the evidence provided is insufficient to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between consumption of" various probiotic supplements and certain symptoms?
> A 2010 study found in the U.S. National Library of Health archives reports, "There is limited evidence suggesting probiotics may be effective in treating persistent diarrhea in children"?
> No probiotic foods are nature made? They are all manmade from fermented foods.
> If fermented foods are prepared incorrectly or carelessly, they can no effect at all or even be dangerous?
PREbiotics Offer the Proven Results that PRObiotics Claim To
All the whoopla you've seen regarding PRObiotics is now having a scientifically questionable light shone on it. We, as consumers, are now able to clearly see that what we really need are PREbiotics, like those found naturally in kiwi and other foods. Just a few include:
Raw honey, raw oats, unrefined barley, unrefined wheat, raw Jerusalem artichokes, raw onions, soluble fiber and more. Notice that most of these say "raw" or "unrefined." That's because natural is always best… not manmade.
What benefits do you get from PREbiotics? The same that PRObiotics claim to give you, but don't. It has been recently demonstrated in many studies that natural PREbiotic supplements and foods consistently:
> increase immune performance
> improve nutrient absorption
> balance digestive system and bowel pH
> positively affect inflammatory bowel disorders
> prevent and possibly stop early-stage colon cancer*
> reduce the incidence of allergies
> improve heart health
> aid in weight loss
> and much more including some anti-aging properties
British Journal of Nutrition, September 2009, Volume 102, Issue 05, pp. 663–71.
However, with most foods, the quantity of prebiotics is not sufficient to give you enough to make a difference. Either that or the prebiotics are found in an inedible part of the food. Kiwi is a great example of this. The prebiotics are inside something called phenolic compounds and the phenolic compounds are found in the skin of the kiwi. Have you ever eaten kiwifruit skin? Gross!
Hold Off the Bad Bacteria, Increase the Good Bacteria
If you want something that actually works and does so gently, a combination of prebiotics and phenolics is the answer. Preventing the bad bacteria from spreading throughout our digestive systems provides tremendous benefits. Even if the bad bacteria aren't completely terminated, stopping their rampant growth still puts an end to the serious issues these bacteria cause. This is the job of phenolics. While the prebiotics feed the good bacteria, the phenolics (also found in the skin of the kiwi) halt the growth of the bad.
From greatly reducing your susceptibility to e-coli and staph infections to overcoming poor regularity, bloating of your gut, a general uncomfortable feeling, and dozens more symptoms, kiwi has been shown to do the best job of not just regulating bowl movements, but completely balancing your entire digestive tract.
What's more, these same compounds found in kiwi have anti-aging properties and contribute to weight loss.
This little green fruit is a powerhouse full of everything you need including attributes that actually allow nutrients to be better absorbed into your system. But who wants to eat 2-3 kiwi every day? And, since most of the goodness is in the skin, you'd have to eat the entire kiwi…fuzzy skin and all. No thanks!
Here's What Your Kiwi Supplement Needs to Have to Work
As with most things in life, kiwi supplements are not created equal. Most are made of highly processed kiwi powder that has very few (if any) prebiotics and no phenolics. Make sure what you're buying gives you the complete natural goodness that a whole kiwi would offer including enzymes, soluble fiber, phenolics and PREbiotics. Anything less is a cheap substitute.
Where do you find such a supplement? The good ones are rare. Most are quickly made and over-processed to save money. I take Digesten-K and highly recommend it. Get all the details and order today at www.KiwiSupplement.com
All the hype about probiotics has catapulted the yogurt, dairy shot and probiotic supplement industries above what anyone thought they might do. But what if you had proof from qualified sources that the health and digestive benefits of probiotic supplements might be far less than is being promoted?
Were you aware that…
> Over 170 health claims about probiotics and probiotic foods were found to be unsubstantiated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and were rejected?
> In repeated studies, the EFSA regularly stated "that the evidence provided is insufficient to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between consumption of" various probiotic supplements and certain symptoms?
> A 2010 study found in the U.S. National Library of Health archives reports, "There is limited evidence suggesting probiotics may be effective in treating persistent diarrhea in children"?
> No probiotic foods are nature made? They are all manmade from fermented foods.
> If fermented foods are prepared incorrectly or carelessly, they can no effect at all or even be dangerous?
PREbiotics Offer the Proven Results that PRObiotics Claim To
All the whoopla you've seen regarding PRObiotics is now having a scientifically questionable light shone on it. We, as consumers, are now able to clearly see that what we really need are PREbiotics, like those found naturally in kiwi and other foods. Just a few include:
Raw honey, raw oats, unrefined barley, unrefined wheat, raw Jerusalem artichokes, raw onions, soluble fiber and more. Notice that most of these say "raw" or "unrefined." That's because natural is always best… not manmade.
What benefits do you get from PREbiotics? The same that PRObiotics claim to give you, but don't. It has been recently demonstrated in many studies that natural PREbiotic supplements and foods consistently:
> increase immune performance
> improve nutrient absorption
> balance digestive system and bowel pH
> positively affect inflammatory bowel disorders
> prevent and possibly stop early-stage colon cancer*
> reduce the incidence of allergies
> improve heart health
> aid in weight loss
> and much more including some anti-aging properties
British Journal of Nutrition, September 2009, Volume 102, Issue 05, pp. 663–71.
However, with most foods, the quantity of prebiotics is not sufficient to give you enough to make a difference. Either that or the prebiotics are found in an inedible part of the food. Kiwi is a great example of this. The prebiotics are inside something called phenolic compounds and the phenolic compounds are found in the skin of the kiwi. Have you ever eaten kiwifruit skin? Gross!
Hold Off the Bad Bacteria, Increase the Good Bacteria
If you want something that actually works and does so gently, a combination of prebiotics and phenolics is the answer. Preventing the bad bacteria from spreading throughout our digestive systems provides tremendous benefits. Even if the bad bacteria aren't completely terminated, stopping their rampant growth still puts an end to the serious issues these bacteria cause. This is the job of phenolics. While the prebiotics feed the good bacteria, the phenolics (also found in the skin of the kiwi) halt the growth of the bad.
From greatly reducing your susceptibility to e-coli and staph infections to overcoming poor regularity, bloating of your gut, a general uncomfortable feeling, and dozens more symptoms, kiwi has been shown to do the best job of not just regulating bowl movements, but completely balancing your entire digestive tract.
What's more, these same compounds found in kiwi have anti-aging properties and contribute to weight loss.
This little green fruit is a powerhouse full of everything you need including attributes that actually allow nutrients to be better absorbed into your system. But who wants to eat 2-3 kiwi every day? And, since most of the goodness is in the skin, you'd have to eat the entire kiwi…fuzzy skin and all. No thanks!
Here's What Your Kiwi Supplement Needs to Have to Work
As with most things in life, kiwi supplements are not created equal. Most are made of highly processed kiwi powder that has very few (if any) prebiotics and no phenolics. Make sure what you're buying gives you the complete natural goodness that a whole kiwi would offer including enzymes, soluble fiber, phenolics and PREbiotics. Anything less is a cheap substitute.
Where do you find such a supplement? The good ones are rare. Most are quickly made and over-processed to save money. I take Digesten-K and highly recommend it. Get all the details and order today at www.KiwiSupplement.com
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