Safety assessment of probiotics for human use.

Mary Ellen, Sanders,; Louis M A, Akkermans,; Dirk, Haller,; Cathy, Hammerman,; James, Heimbach,; Gabriele, Hörmannsperger,; Geert, Huys,; Dan D, Levy,; Femke, Lutgendorff,; David, Mack,; Phoukham, Phothirath,; Gloria, Solano-Aguilar,; Elaine, Vaughan,

doi:10.4161/gmic.1.3.12127

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Safety assessment of probiotics for human use.

Published in Gut microbes • Jan 1, 2010

Authors:

Sanders, Mary Ellen

Akkermans, Louis M A

Haller, Dirk

Abstract

The safety of probiotics is tied to their intended use, which includes consideration of potential vulnerability of the consumer or patient, dose and duration of consumption, and both the manner and frequency of administration. Unique to probiotics is that they are alive when administered, and unlike...

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