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Probiotics Overview
 
Summary:Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and are sometimes referred to as "friendly germs." They help maintain a healthy intestine and aid in digestion. They also help keep harmful bacteria and yeasts in the gut under control. Most probiotics come from food sources, especially cultured milk products. Probiotics can be taken as capsules, tablets, beverages, powders, yogurts and other foods.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. Grade* H.   Read more

 

rVita Treatment Chart for Probiotics

Condition
 Scientific Rating
From Natural Standards		 User Reviews
10=Highest		 rVita Composite Score
Mycobacterial Infections Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Bacterial Infections Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Tuberculosis Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Tetanus Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Scarlet Fever Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome (CHS) Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Mold Allergy Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
HIV-associated Mycobacterium Avium Complex Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Liver Toxicity Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Immunoaugmentative Therapy (IAT) Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Dental Health Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Colon Cancer Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Allergies Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
HIV and Pancreatitis Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Gastrointestinal disorders Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Hepatitis B Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Endocrine Manifestations of HIV Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Wilson's Disease Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Dust Mite Allergy Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Complement Deficiencies Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Skin Rash Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Sinusitis Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Bloom Syndrome Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Respiratory Disorders Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Rectal Cancer Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Atopic Dermatitis Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Radiation Side Effects Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Pollen Allergy Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Pet Dander Allergy Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Pituitary Disorders Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Musculoskeletal Problems Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Interferon Treatment Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Immune System Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Heart Disorders (heart Disease) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Genitourinary Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Diarrhea Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Immune Response Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Newborn Immune System Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Crohn's Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Children's Health Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Preventing HIV-associated Opportunistic Infections Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Barth Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
High Cholesterol Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Arthritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Achondroplasia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Graft Versus Host Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Detoxification Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Vaccine Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Surgical Recovery and Rehab Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cockroach Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Chronic Granulomatous Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RSTS) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rheumatic Diseases Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Semen Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Autoimmunity Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Adverse Reactions to Radiocontrast Media Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Antihistamines Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pregnancy and Labor Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Antibody Deficiencies Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pneumonia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia and HIV-AIDS Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Allergies and Pregnancy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Natural Killer Cell Deficiency Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Allergic Rhinitis (hay Fever) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Parasites Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Neutropenia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Latex Allergy Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Urticaria (hives) Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Drug Allergy Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Sun Allergy (photosensitivity) Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Acne Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
 
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Probiotics News and Blogs

Probiotic EcN Can Treat Diarrhea in Children
www.reutershealth.com - June 25, 2008
E. coli Nissle 1917, or EcN, is a "good" strain of Escherichia coli which can effectively treat diarrhea in infants and toddlers, according to researchers from University Carl-Gustav-Carus, Dresden, Germany.
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