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Probiotics

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"Comparative meta-analysis of the effect of Lactobacillus species on weight gain in humans and animals."

Pubmed Data : Microb Pathog. 2012 Aug ;53(2):100-8. Epub 2012 May 24. PMID: 22634320
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2012
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus Acidophilus : CK(170) : AC(21), Lactobacillus probiotics : CK(1217) : AC(142)
Diseases : Malabsorption Syndrome : CK(34) : AC(11), Weight Problems: Low Weight/Weight Loss : CK(2) : AC(1)
Additional Keywords : probiotics contribute to weight gain

A meta-analysis of 63 studies show that probiotics are safe and have clear benefit in treating infectitious diarrhea, when used along rehydration therapy.

Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;11:CD003048. Epub 2010 Nov 10. PMID: 21069673
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Diarrhea : CK(544) : AC(72)

A meta-analysis suggests a modest role for probiotics in pediatric atopic dermatitis.

Pubmed Data : Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008 Nov;101(5):508-16. PMID: 19055205
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2008
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis : CK(667) : AC(80), Atopic Dermatitis: Infant & Childhood : CK(170) : AC(14)

A meta-analysis suggests a role for probiotics in the prevention of pediatric atopic dermatitis.

Pubmed Data : J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008 Jan;121(1):116-121.e11. PMID: 18206506
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis: Infant & Childhood : CK(170) : AC(14)

A variety of probiotics have been studied to reduce dental caries in children.

Pubmed Data : Int J Paediatr Dent. 2008 Jan ;18(1):3-10. PMID: 18086020
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2007
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Bifidobacterium : CK(476) : AC(40), Lactobacillus probiotics : CK(1217) : AC(142), Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Dental Caries: Children : CK(100) : AC(7)
Additional Keywords : Probiotics-oral Health : CK(22) : AC(3)

Lactic acid bacteria as probiotics reduce the risk for infantile eczema.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi. 2010 Sep;12(9):734-9. PMID: 20849726
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus probiotics : CK(1217) : AC(142), Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245), Streptococcus thermophilus : CK(47) : AC(7)
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis : CK(667) : AC(80), Eczema : CK(1006) : AC(87), Eczema: Infant : CK(171) : AC(15)

Overall, short-term probiotic supplementation decreases intestinal transit time with consistently greater treatment effects identified in constipated or older adults and with certain probiotic strains.

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Pubmed Data : World J Gastroenterol. 2013 Aug 7 ;19(29):4718-25. PMID: 23922468
Article Published Date : Aug 06, 2013
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Constipation : CK(316) : AC(36)

The favorable effect of probiotic use in the prevention of atopic dermatitis is similar regardless of the time of probiotic use (pregnancy or early life) or the subject(s) receiving probiotics (mother, child, or both).

Pubmed Data : Epidemiology. 2012 Mar 21. Epub 2012 Mar 21. PMID: 22441545
Article Published Date : Mar 21, 2012
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis : CK(667) : AC(80), Eczema: Infant : CK(171) : AC(15), Prenatal Nutrition: Prevention of Problems : CK(357) : AC(41)
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory : CK(536) : AC(142)

There is evidence to suggest probiotics are safe and effective in treating persistent diarrhea in children.

Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;11:CD007401. Epub 2010 Nov 10. PMID: 21069693
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Diarrhea : CK(544) : AC(72), Diarrhea: in Children : CK(213) : AC(21)

Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus is effective in children with chronic constipation.

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Int.2007 Aug;49(4):485-90 PMID: 17587273
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus casei : CK(151) : AC(26)
Diseases : Constipation : CK(316) : AC(36)

"Consumption of Fermented Milk Product with Probiotic Modulates Brain Activity."

Pubmed Data : Gastroenterology. 2013 Mar 5. Epub 2013 Mar 5. PMID: 23474283
Article Published Date : Mar 04, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacilius bulgaricus : CK(35) : AC(8), Lactococcus lactis : CK(13) : AC(4), Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245), Streptococcus thermophilus : CK(47) : AC(7)

A 1-month treatment with probiotic eye-drops improves signs and symptoms in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

Pubmed Data : Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar;246(3):435-41. Epub 2007 Nov 27. PMID: 18040708
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus Acidophilus : CK(170) : AC(21)
Diseases : Conjunctivitis : CK(54) : AC(10), Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis : CK(10) : AC(1)

A combination of lactobacillus reuteri and lactobacillus rhamnosus reduces inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Immunol. 2007 Sep;149(3):470-9. Epub 2007 Jun 22. PMID: 17590176
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus reuteri : CK(181) : AC(25), Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG : CK(211) : AC(28)
Diseases : Crohn's Disease : CK(122) : AC(22), Inflammatory Bowel Diseases : CK(1227) : AC(103)
Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(971) : AC(348)

A combination of lactobacillus reuteri and lactobacillus rhamnosus were helpful in combating bacterial vaginosis using antibiotics.

Pubmed Data : Microbes Infect. 2006 May;8(6):1450-4. Epub 2006 Mar 29. PMID: 16697231
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus reuteri : CK(181) : AC(25), Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG : CK(211) : AC(28)
Diseases : Bacterial Vaginosis : CK(30) : AC(3)

A combination of lactobacillus reuteri and lactobacillus rhamnosus were helpful in vaginosis and bacterial vaginitis treatment.

Pubmed Data : Minerva Ginecol. 2008 Oct;60(5):369-76. PMID: 18854803
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus reuteri : CK(181) : AC(25), Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG : CK(211) : AC(28)
Diseases : Bacterial Vaginosis : CK(30) : AC(3)

A dietary supplement containing probiotic bacteria plus vitamins and minerals reduce the incidence and severity of symptoms in common cold infections in adults.

Pubmed Data : Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2005 Jul;43(7):318-26. PMID: 16035374
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Multivitamin : CK(243) : AC(22), Probiotics : CK(2468) : AC(245)
Diseases : Cold and Flu : CK(1095) : AC(146)

A fermented whey product has therapeutic value in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2010 Jun;13(3):509-19. PMID: 20406141
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fermented Foods and Beverages : CK(670) : AC(133), Lactobacillus probiotics : CK(1217) : AC(142), Whey : CK(343) : AC(72)
Diseases : Dyslipidemias : CK(176) : AC(33), Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221), Metabolic Syndrome X : CK(645) : AC(122)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(579) : AC(156)

A multispecies probiotic seems to be an effective and safe option to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and to stabilize the intestinal microbiota.

Pubmed Data : Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Jan 1;27(1):48-57. Epub 2007 Oct 5. PMID: 17919270
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bifidobacterium animalis : CK(30) : AC(3), Bifidobacterium Lactis : CK(60) : AC(7), Lactobacillus rhamnosus : CK(75) : AC(10), Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG : CK(211) : AC(28), Propionibacterium freudenreichii : CK(21) : AC(3)
Diseases : Irritable Bowel Syndrome : CK(829) : AC(66)

A probiotic containing L. acidophilus and L. casei reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in adults patients.

Pubmed Data : Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jul;105(7):1636-41. Epub 2010 Feb 9. PMID: 20145608
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus Acidophilus : CK(170) : AC(21), Lactobacillus casei : CK(151) : AC(26)
Diseases : Antibiotic Toxicity : CK(45) : AC(11), Diarrhea : CK(544) : AC(72), Diarrhea: Antibiotic-Associated : CK(30) : AC(3)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Drug Side Effect Attenuation : CK(251) : AC(49)

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Probiotics And Mitochondria: Bacteria Are Not "Other"
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