Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 as a Probiotic for Preterm Neonates: A Strain-Specific Systematic Review.
- 2015-06-09
- Systematic Review
- Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 40(6)
- G. Athalye-Jape
- Shripada C Rao
- S. Patole
- PubMed: 26059900
- DOI: 10.1177/0148607115588113
- High evidence
Both non-RCT studies showed significant improvement in the incidence of NEC with L reuteri supplementation.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
- Significant
- Yes