The Expanding Health Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.

The Expanding Health Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics

FACULTYDaniel Merenstein, MD Professor

Georgetown UniversityDirector of Research Programs Family MedicineGeorgetown University Medical CenterDepartment of Human Science, School of Nursing and Health Studies Washington, DC

MEDICAL WRITING AND EDITORIAL SUPPORTJill E. Allen, PharmD, BCPS

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Explore the role and the relationship between the colon microbiome, colon health, and immune function
• Apply the findings of clinical studies involving probiotics for medical conditions
• Identify the characteristics that patients seek when selecting a probiotic agent

TARGET AUDIENCE: Retail, community, independent, and health-system pharmacists

ACTIVITY TYPE: Application

RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2018

EXPIRATION DATE: February 15, 2020

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 2 hours

FEE: This lesson is offered for free at www.pharmacytimes.org.