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Use of Probiotics for Nutritional Enrichment of Dairy Products

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The Review points out that though consumption of foods with healthy microbes is not new to the world, but preparing novel products with clinically tested Probiotics is more specific and reliable to give desired health attribute. Incorporation of Probiotics in different food matrices is therefore important. While Probiotic foods are generally dairy based they can be used in raw materials like Cereals, Pulses, Fruits, Vegetables, Tubers, Fish and Meat.

DOI: 10.31989/ffhd.v12i12.1013

Use of nutritional supplements in the Costa Rican urban population

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Several studies reveal that the profile of consumers of nutritional supplements corresponds to individuals with healthy lifestyles and favorable sociodemographic environment. However, in Costa Rica, there is no information available regarding the consumption of nutritional supplements nationwide. This research aimed to analyze the use and sociodemographic, anthropometric and intake characteristics of consumers of nutritional supplements in the Costa Rican urban population aged 15 to 65 years.