Featured Topics: Probiotics
Berberine Plus Probiotics Significantly Improve Postprandial Lipid Profile in T2D Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers found that berberine plus probiotics was most effective in lowering postprandial LDL-C (p= 0.04) and total cholesterol (p= 0.001). Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose...
Daily Supplementation of Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 Improves Symptoms of Chronic Allergies
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12 weeks of oral administration of Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 significantly reduced symptoms, such as nasal congestion and watery eyes, related to chronic allergies. Allergic rhinitis (AR), a chronic inflammatory...
A Probiotic and Cranberry Combination Prevents Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination of cranberry and probiotics safely and effectively prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in premenopausal women. Studies have shown an association between our microbiome and the treatment and prevention of disease, most...
Effect of Psychobiotic Supplement on Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Depression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This post hoc analysis revealed that an eight-week supplementation with B. longum and L. helveticus in depressive patients improved depression symptoms, possibly by increasing BDNF levels. Psychobiotics refer to probiotics (or prebiotics...
Probiotic Supplementation Benefits Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a subset of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, six months of probiotic supplementation not only improved GI symptoms but improved behavioral profiles as well. Existing evidence has shown that...
Probiotics Improve Clinical and Metabolic Response in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation improved movement and certain metabolic parameters in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Although Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder primarily affecting balance,...
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLa-12 Benefit Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS‐1 (L. acidophilusDDS-1) or Bifidobacterium lactis UABla‐12 (B.lactis UABLa-12), significantly improved symptom severity in participating subjects with Irritable Bowel...
Oral Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 Reduces Recurrence of Pediatric Oral Black Stains
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Oral administration of the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 ((SsM18) reduced the reoccurrence of black stains on the teeth of study participants. Probiotics have gained popularity in the Western world due to forthcoming research...
Oral Probiotic Spray Effective for Recurrent Streptococcal Pharyngontonsilits in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The use of an oral spray of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMB and Streptococcus oralis 89a effectively treated recurrent acute pharyngotonsillitis in children and reduced the need for antibiotics that do not prevent...
Lactobacillus Reduces Exposure to Aflatoxin-Contaminated Foods in Rural-Dwelling Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption. Aflatoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by fungi and...
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