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A Role for Probiotics in Reducing Kidney Stones?

July 16, 2021

Kidney stones —formed from minerals and salts—can be painful and costly to treat. Despite decades of research, treatment options are often invasive and evidence reveals a high rate of reoccurrence. Recently, the intestinal microbiome has become a focus for novel therapies using probiotics to lessen kidney stone formation. Kidney stones,...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Gut Microbiome

April 15, 2021

International Probiotics Association

One of the most common endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. Associated with multiple chronic diseases as well as infertility and pregnancy complications, PCOS is in need of better understanding and therapies. To that end, a relationship between PCOS...

IPA: Probiotics Crucial During Pandemic Microbe-Phobia

September 14, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Los Angeles, CA—Social distancing could be preventing vital microbe exposure, according to the International Probiotics Association (IPA). “We are living in strange times,” said Jessica ter Haar, Ph.D., Scientific Director of IPA. “We try to prevent transmission of the virus, but end up avoiding all contact to be safe. At...

Marathon Runners and Probiotics

April 6, 2020

International Probiotics Association

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Probiotics Help Marathoners Go the Distance Like most exercise, running is good for your microbes. However, a marathon (26.219 miles) can be an extreme challenge leading to gut dysbiosis, immunosuppression and respiratory problems. Clearly, care of a healthy gut microbiome is vital for an athlete’s health, training and performance.

10 Key Reasons to Join the IPA Community

March 22, 2017

International Probiotics Association

Speak with one voice at an international level As a member of the International Probiotics Association (IPA), you will be able to have your opinions represented through the activities organized by the IPA which target a wide audience, including global institutions, scientific communities, consumer associations but also national authorities,...

Best Practices Guidelines for Probiotics

March 22, 2017

International Probiotics Association

The International Probiotics Association (IPA) (1) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) (2) support and encourage responsible production and marketing of dietary supplements and functional foods that contain probiotics. Therefore, IPA and CRN have developed scientifically-based voluntary guidelines that address labeling, stability testing, and storage recommendations for probiotic-containing...

CRN and IPA Establish Best Practices Guidelines for Probiotics

January 10, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the International Probiotic Association (IPA) announced the development of scientifically-based best practices guidelines for the labeling, storing, and stability testing of dietary supplements and functional foods containing probiotics. Considering the immense popularity probiotics have been subject to, the guidelines are...

What to Expect of Probiotics in Pregnancy

June 22, 2016

International Probiotics Association

Pregnant women want the best for their babies: no more alcohol, tobacco or other harmful substances. Healthy meals and exercise are a given. When it comes to supplements however, recommendations and usage are not so clear. Sure, most women choke down the horse tablet called a prenatal vitamin, but with...