Open AccessProbiotics and Prebiotics: Why Are They “Bugging” Us in the Pharmacy?
Author(s) -
Timothy R. Ulbrich,
Steve Plogsted,
Maureen E. Geraghty,
Kristina M. Reber,
Christina J. Valentine
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2331-348X
pISSN - 1551-6776
DOI - 10.5863/1551-6776-14.1.17
Subject(s) - flora (microbiology) , medicine , pharmacy , intensive care medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , family medicine , genetics , bacteria
Specific organisms can be added to foods to target an effect (probiotics) or non-digestible carbohydrates can be used to foster the development of a favorable flora in the intestinal tract (prebiotics). The significance of pro- and prebiotics have been studied extensively, providing many current and theoretical treatment options. The objective of this paper is to provide a brief overview of commercial products available for the practicing clinician.