There is a need to consolidate the basic and applied research on probiotics and prebiotics into useful tools for food and nutrition professionals. Information on probiotic species, applications for specific strains, dosages and forms, safety, and shelf life is not sufficiently summarized to allow practical and consistent recommendations to be made by most food and nutrition professionals. The science and practice-based guidelines presented in this work will enhance clinician and client understanding of probiotics and prebiotics, with the aim of improving appropriate recommendations and informed use of these emerging dietary ingredients and the products containing them.
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