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ForwardWebinar: The Biotics: Powerful or Pointless for GI Conditions? Everything You Need to Know About Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics
According to the 2022 Consumer Insights on Gut Health & Probiotics report conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), 67% of consumers are familiar with the concept of probiotics, however, awareness drops for other biotics – specifically prebiotics and postbiotics – with nearly half of consumers having little to no idea what prebiotics and probiotics actually are, despite recognizing the terms.1
On Friday, June 5, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET, join GI-expert dietitian, Christine Randazzo Kirschner, and gastroenterologist, Dr. Lilly Gonzalez, as they present an evidence-based and engaging webinar that will demystify the world of biotics—specifically prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—and explore whether they truly play a meaningful role in managing GI conditions, including IBS, IBD, SIBO, and functional dyspepsia. The duo will also discuss how the care team can work together to communicate and educate patients on the science of biotics.
With GI health being a hot topic and the supplement market booming, patients and providers alike are often left wondering, do these ‘-biotics’ actually work, or is it all just clever marketing? Christine and Dr. Gonazlez will cut through the hype and present current research, clinical guidelines, and practical insights that clinicians can apply to real-world situations.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity, health care professionals will better be able to:
- Explain the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
- Describe the challenges with probiotics and the barriers that exist in ensuring their safety and efficacy.
- Counsel clients on the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics for the gut microbiota, and the use of biotics in the management of GI disorders.
- Ensure clear communication across the care team when treating patients and clients with biotics.
Reference: 1. IFIC spotlight survey: Consumer insights on gut health & probiotics. (2022, April 13). IFIC. https://ific.org/research/consumer-insights-on-gut-health-and-probiotics/
Additional Information
Christine Randazzo Kirschner, MS, RDN, CDN, is a GI-expert dietitian and co-founder of Amenta Nutrition, a virtual nutrition counseling and consulting firm. Although she helps people with a variety of health concerns, she specializes in digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation, bloating, SIBO, and other gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases like celiac and MASLD/MASH.
Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Italian and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Hunter College. She is the co-leader of the Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction workgroup, which is a subdivision of Dietitians in Gluten and Gastrointestinal Disorders, a DMNT DPG subgroup. She is also a Monash University low-FODMAP diet-trained dietitian, provides worksite wellness services, and dietitian-focused talks.
Christine and her partner April Panitz were featured on NBC 4’s “New York Live” and have been quoted in various media outlets including Vogue and Self.
Dr. Lilly M. Gonzalez is a gastroenterologist with board certifications in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez completed her internal medicine residency at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital where she also served as clinical assistant instructor. She went on to complete her fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at SUNY Downstate University Hospital where she was also appointed chief fellow. During her fellowship, Dr. Gonzalez was chosen to serve as faculty for the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s (ASGE) national first year fellow’s course.
Prior to joining Gastro Health Medical Group, Dr. Gonzalez worked as an attending physician in the division of gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Medical center treating a variety of complex conditions.
Disclosures
The faculty and planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.
This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).
Dietitians:
This activity will also award 1.0 CDR CPEU credit for dietetics. Completion of this RD/DTR profession specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (1 IPCE credit = 1 CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (1 hour/60 minutes = 1 CPEU).
RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner's discretion.
Physicians:
Great Valley Publishing designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Interprofessional:
This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.0 IPCE credits for learning and change.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
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