Probiotic health claims dismissed

[Princess L]

The article doesn't mention what the health claims are (the 10 "rejected ones)


"Scientists at the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) looked at 180 health claims for the supplements.

They rejected 10 claims and said a further 170 had not provided enough evidence of their effects. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8286646.stm

[Princess L]

General Mills sued over probiotic claims

http://www.foodnavigator.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/NutraIngredients-USA.com/Regulation/General-Mills-sued-over-probiotic-claims/?c=9EU3KtLmkBCwEGHSH4WyAQ%3D%3D&utm_source=Newsletter_Subject&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BSubject


It says that General Mills’ claims were, “immoral, unethical, unscrupulous and substantially injurious to consumers”

 

 

[Princess L]

Dannon pulls 'immunity' claim from probiotic drinks

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/NutraIngredients-USA.com/Regulation/Dannon-pulls-immunity-claim-from-probiotic-drinks/?c=9EU3KtLmkBAmCffU7Z8y%2Fg%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

How do I get my $100 bucks? 
At least Jamie Lee got her cut 

[benchmstr]

i have discovered benifits to pro biotics, but i dont look at them as a "miracle cure".

the brand i use is called bio salud, and it cost $0.90 for a week supply......plus it taste good.

bench