11 Sep 2018 --- Claiming that probiotics are useless is not only senseless but also irresponsible. This is according to George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association (IPA), responding to a study that claims probiotics might not be as effective as many think. There are myriad studies underlining the efficacy of probiotics, he says, with platforms now far extending beyond the traditional area of gastrointestinal (GI) health and research moving toward treatment, rather than prevention objectives.