Question

Find a print or Internet advertisement for a new dietary supplement or health remedy and identify the population to whom it is directed. Using the criteria in Box 9-5, 220evaluate this product. Does it appear to be helpful or harmful? How would you respond to a consumer seeking your advice on its use?

Answer 1

New dietary supplement:
Probiotics:
It is a live bacteria and yeast in digestive system..We have bacteria in our body for good and bad..Probiotics is the helpful bacteria it keep our gut healthy..We can get probiotics in supplements in foods like yogurt..It helps to relief digestive problems and boost the immune system..
Probiotics can be taken by people with digestive problems..If you are in immunosuppresent medication you should ask the doctor before take them..but there is no drug interaction with probiotics..
It is helpful in treating various condition and it contribute to healthy aging by improving immune function..
some consumers were so sensitive to the risks of pathogenic bacteria that the concept of beneficial bacteria was not acceptable..Some consumers aware of friendly bacteria that have more benefits of probiotics cultures than consumer unaware of beneficial bacteria..But consumer awareness of probiotics increased in last decades..Although yogurt still leads the probiotics market,comparing with other confectionery items..