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Authoritative investigators active in the discovery, development,
and application of biological anti-infective agents concisely
review their use and potential in preventing and treating human
disease. Focusing on biotherapeutic entities that have been tested
in controlled studies, the prominent experts illuminate the
scientific underpinnings of their therapeutic power, assess their
possible risks in the treatment of infectious diseases, and outline
the research needed to better define their effectiveness. In
addition, they also consider how biotherapeutic agents may be
genetically engineered for maximum intestinal and vaginal
production of bioactive substances in vivo. Biotherapeutic Agents
and Infectious Diseases brings together all the evidence needed to
understand and capitalize on the considerable promise of this
significant new class of biotherapeutic entities.
Get information you can trust to make the right decisions about
probiotics The Power of Probiotics is a consumer-friendly guide to
the selection and use of probiotics that have been proven effective
in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. This jargon-free
reference resource provides practical advice on how and when to use
probiotics and how to select the best commercially available
products, based on usefulness, quality, and safety, to lower the
risk of disease and maintain a positive health image. The book
offers objective information on evaluating product claims, making
sense of regulations and labeling, and sorting through
manufacturing and marketing issues. The Power of Probiotics
presents an expert review of the scientific evidence for
probiotics, illustrated with summary tables and diagrams for quick
reference. Each chapter starts with a series of FAQs with clear and
concise answers before moving into more in-depth analysis from the
book's authors, who combine more than 20 years of research from the
patient clinic and the bench laboratory with extensive experience
in writing and translating medical articles for consumer-oriented
publications. This unique book presents definitions and
descriptions of probiotics and a history of their uses, a review of
medical conditions prevented and/or treated by probiotics,
available products (with brand names), uses with other medications,
and risks and side effects. The Power of Probiotics examines the
treatment and/or prevention of: allergies cancer colds and flu
constipation dental health diarrhea high cholesterol indigestion
inflammatory bowel diseases pseudomembranous colitis stomach ulcers
stress urinary tract infections vaginal infections weight loss and
much more! The Power of Probiotics is an essential resource for
health-conscious consumers who are interested in natural
alternatives to conventional medicines. Health professionals,
educators, and students will also benefit from the book's extensive
references.
Authoritative investigators active in the discovery, development,
and application of biological anti-infective agents concisely
review their use and potential in preventing and treating human
disease. Focusing on biotherapeutic entities that have been tested
in controlled studies, the prominent experts illuminate the
scientific underpinnings of their therapeutic power, assess their
possible risks in the treatment of infectious diseases, and outline
the research needed to better define their effectiveness. In
addition, they also consider how biotherapeutic agents may be
genetically engineered for maximum intestinal and vaginal
production of bioactive substances in vivo. Biotherapeutic Agents
and Infectious Diseases brings together all the evidence needed to
understand and capitalize on the considerable promise of this
significant new class of biotherapeutic entities.
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