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Top Picks for Probiotic Supplements
Dietitians will agree that there are so many probiotic supplements on the market claiming to improve gastrointestinal (GI) health, often leaving clients confused about which ones to buy.
In this month’s E-News Exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) discusses ConsumerLab.com’s test results of 41 popular probiotic products, the criteria they used, and the top picks RDs can recommend to clients for a variety of GI ailments.
After reading the article, visit TD’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of the June issue, which includes articles on the latest yogurt trends, children and omega-3 supplementation, military RDs, and nutrition for optimal liver health.
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I want to thank all of you who joined us in Austin, Texas, for our 5th annual Spring Symposium. It was a memorable time of learning, networking, and great fun. The TD staff looks forward to seeing you next year for our 6th annual Spring Symposium May 19–22 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here to register.
— Judith Riddle, editor |
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With Probiotic Supplements, Is There Truth in Labeling?
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD
Gut health is a major buzzword, and probiotics are a part of that, especially as research uncovers more about how a balanced intestinal ecosystem can keep our gut, and us, healthier.
Probiotics are live bacteria and/or yeasts that confer a health benefit. They come in various forms, including supplements, yogurt and other cultured milk foods, and beverages such as kombucha. The original thought was that probiotics could help bolster populations of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract while crowding out pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria, but research now shows that the probiotic bacteria benefit us in more complex and sophisticated modes of action.
Anyone can get probiotics from supplements, foods, and beverages. But do they work? And how should dietitians advise clients and patients? ConsumerLab.com (CL) recently tested 41 popular probiotic supplements and beverages—35 human supplements, three pet supplements, and three beverages—against the following key quality measures:
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High-Protein Diet May Slightly Increase Heart Failure Risk
in Middle-Aged Men
For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk of heart failure than those who ate less protein, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. Proteins from fish and eggs weren’t associated with heart failure risk in this study. The findings were reported in Circulation: Heart Failure.
Despite the popularity of high-protein diets, there’s little research about how diets high in protein may impact men’s heart failure risk.
“As many people seem to take the health benefits of high-protein diets for granted, it’s important to make clear the possible risks and benefits of these diets,” says Jyrki Virtanen, PhD, study author and an adjunct professor of nutritional epidemiology at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio. “Earlier studies have linked diets high in protein—especially from animal sources—with increased risks of type 2 diabetes and even death.”
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June CE Special
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Applying Nutrigenomics in Clinical Practice: The Nuts and Bolts
This 1 CEU live webinar, presented by Sheila Dean, DSc, RD, LD, CCN, IFMCP, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, from 2–3 PM EDT, is an overview of what nutrigenomics entails and provides several common examples of how unique genes affect nutritional needs and how specific nutrients modulate genetic expression. The nutrigenetic testing landscape will also be discussed, and attendees will leave with a more thorough understanding of potential clinical implementations. Register Now »
Nutritional Approach to Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This 1 CEU live webinar, presented by Kate Scarlata, RD, LDN, and William Chey, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP, RFF, on Thursday, June 28, 2018, from 2–3 PM EDT, will present nutritional approaches for IBS symptom management, as well as how diet may impact functional gut symptoms and how to apply a low-FODMAP diet when working with IBS patients. As an evolving nutritional approach, up-to-date food composition and the latest research will be reviewed. Register Now »
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The Role of Nutrition in Infertility: Evaluating the Research
This 1 CEU webinar, presented by Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RDN, CLT, CPT, is intended to serve as a resource for RDNs who are unfamiliar with reproductive nutrition recommendations and are interested in guiding patients with a nutrition plan that is conducive to conception. Register Now »
2019 Spring Symposium
For those who were unable to join us in Austin this year or for those planning their 2019 CPEU program, join us next year for our 2019 Symposium at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 19–22, 2019!
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Evidence Supports Benefits of Nordic Diet
The Duluth News Tribune outlines the Nordic Diet as a boon for a variety of health conditions, including CVD, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
Virtual Therapy Helps Eating Disorder Patients Grocery Shop
Those with eating disorders often feel anxious and overwhelmed when surrounded by food in a grocery store or when cooking. Telemedicine may help, The Washington Post reports. |
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Developing a Product Line:
Q&A With Kara Landau
Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT
Many RDs may have aspirations of creating their own food product, but very few know where to start. Kara Landau, APD, AN, is an Australian prebiotic-focused dietitian based in New York City and the founder at Uplift Food. Uplift Food recently released its first product, Daily Uplifter protein powder, a common allergen-free, powdered mix packed with gut-nourishing prebiotics designed to improve gut health and mood. Each serving provides 5 g prebiotic soluble fiber from Jerusalem artichoke and green banana flour. Daily Uplifter can be blended into smoothies and shakes, sprinkled onto breakfast cereals, or mixed into pancake batter for improved gut health. RD Lounge (RDL) had the opportunity to speak with the “Travelling Dietitian” herself about the journey to creating her own product line.
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In the July Issue
Maple Syrup
Update on Exergaming
Plant-Based Diets and the Gut Microbiota
Quercetin: Still More Questions Than Answers
Simulation Education in Dietetics
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