International Probiotics Association
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is a global non-profit organization bringing together through its membership, the probiotic sector’s stakeholders including but not limited to academia, scientists, health care professionals, consumers, industry and regulators. The IPA’s mission is to promote the safe and efficacious use of probiotics throughout the world. Holding NGO status before Codex Alimentarius, the IPA is also recognized as the unified Global Voice of Probiotics® around the world.
Marathon Runners and Probiotics
Probiotics Help Marathoners Go the Distance
Like most exercise, running is good for your microbes. However, a marathon (26.219 miles) can be an extreme challenge...
The Case for Probiotics in Gestational Diabetes
Although high blood sugar is never good, it’s especially harmful during pregnancy. When glucose intolerance appears for the first time in pregnancy, it is...
Probiotics Show Promise in Fatty Liver Disease
As obesity reaches epidemic numbers, our hard-working livers are suffering. This amazing organ is a multitasker par excellence: It detoxifies, builds proteins, and is...
As Asthma Surges, Probiotics Gain Interest
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Fermentation: Health in an Ancient Recipe
Yogurt, tangy in taste and creamy of texture, wasn’t always this delicious.
The magic of fermentation transforms milk of any mammal, a biochemical trick that...
Synbiotics in HPV and Cervical Cancer Hold Promise
By Clare Fleishman, MS, RD
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is not shy.
Most sexually active people will host HPV sometime in their lives.
As with...
Summer Cold or Allergy? Microbes Matter in Both
The guy in the middle seat coughs and sneezes as you shiver in the icy airplane cabin. Just an allergy he reassures, you won’t...
10 Key Reasons to Join the IPA Community
Speak with one voice at an international level
As a member of the International Probiotics Association (IPA), you will be able to have your...
Best Practices Guidelines for Probiotics
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) (1) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) (2) support and encourage responsible production and marketing of dietary supplements...
What to Expect of Probiotics in Pregnancy
Pregnant women want the best for their babies: no more alcohol, tobacco or other harmful substances. Healthy meals and exercise are a given. When...
