Featured Topics: Probiotics
Does Supplementation with Lactobacillus casei Shirota Prevent Aflotoxin Absorption?
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that Lactobacillus casei Shirota may be useful as a dietary approach to prevent human exposure to aflatoxin by reducing its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Aflatoxins are a family of toxins...
Beneficial Effects of Probiotics from Kimchi
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates that Lactobacillus plantarum 200655 isolated from kimchi could have potential health benefits as a probiotic for older people. The older adult population is rapidly increasing. There were an estimated 382...
Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 Mitigate Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with both Bifidobacterium longum R0175 (B. longum) and Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 (L. paracasei) improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and improved emotional well-being and quality of life in...
Lactobacillus paracasei KW3110 Mitigates Retinal Damage Caused by Blue Light Exposure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that L. paracasei KW3110 may have a preventive effect against blue-light-induced retinal degeneration. Exposure to blue light emitted by electronic devices like computers, smart phones, and tablets...
Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 Protects Small Intestine from Acetylsalicylic Acid Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Oral intake of Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 is safe and significantly reduces the risk of small-intestinal enteropathy caused by acetylsalicylic acid in humans. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), known as Aspirin, is one of the...
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis Supplementation Effective in Infant Colitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that probiotic supplementation with BB-12® can effectively alleviate the symptoms of infant colic in very young breastfed infants. Infant colic (IC), characterized by frequent, prolonged, and intense crying...
Fermented Soybean Shown to Improve Deficits in Mild Dementia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The results of this clinical trial suggest that Lactobacillus plantarum C29 can be safely administered to enhance cognitive function in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment is the stage between normal...
Benefits of Non-viable Lactobacillus Gasseri on Gut Environment and Function
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with non-viable Lactobacillus gasseri was associated with significant improvement in gut function and intestinal environment. Gut microbiota are essential to health and well-being. Research thus far has...
Probiotic Lactobacillus Gasseri CP2305 Mitigates the Effects of Chronic Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that the long-term use of CP2305-containing tablets may improve the stress-associated mental state, sleep quality, and gut microbiota of healthy adults under stressful conditions. The bidirectional communication...
Lactobacillus Plantarum P8 Reduces Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum P8 significantly improved inflammatory markers but had no impact on depression scores; however, there was some improvement in psychological tests of stress in the probiotic group....
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