Probiotic Update

Probiotics, prebiotics may not always live up to their health claims.
The Los Angeles Times (6/21, Dance) reported that "probiotics and prebiotics -- from bacteria-infused beverages to microbe-filled chocolates -- are gaining in popularity, even as some scientific studies find they don't always live up to their claims." Being that "the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate probiotics, proof of efficacy is often sketchy." The Times added that "last year, Dannon settled a lawsuit with yogurt buyers who asserted its ad campaign made false promises."