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Human Health: The Contribution of Microorganisms is the first major work to concentrate on probiotics in humans. It presents both new and established data on the origins and importance of commensal floras, the history and characteristics of probiotics, the use of probiotics in clinical situations, and preclinical and volunteer studies. It also covers commercial issues such as the difficulties involved in the large scale production and formulation of live microorganisms, and the marketing techniques used to sell products containing bacteria. It contains contributions from internationally recognised experts in both science and industry. Written with both professional and lay audiences in mind, Human Health: The Contribution of Microorganisms will be an indispensable text and reference source for scientists, clinicians, and pharmaceutical/food technologists.

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Author:   Stewart A.W. Gibson
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9781447134459

ISBN 10:   1447134451
Pages:   179
Publication Date:   24 April 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 The Acquisition of the Normal Microflora of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- 2 Metabolic Activities of the Normal Colonic Flora.- 3 Intestinal Bacteria and Disease.- 4 Probiotics: an Overview.- 5 Strategies for the Isolation and Characterisation of Functional Probiotics.- 6 Lactobacilli, Normal Human Microflora and Antimicrobial Treatment.- 7 The Role of Probiotics in the Urogenital Tract.- 8 Recovery of a Probiotic Organism from Human Faeces after Oral Dosing.- 9 The Therapeutic use of Live Bacteria in Newborn Infants.- 10 Commercial Aspects of Formulation, Production and Marketing of Probiotic Products.

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