Different effects of probiotic species/strains on infections in preschool children: A double-blind, randomized, controlled study.
- 2009-02
- Vaccine 27(7)
- Jun-Song Lin
- Y. Chiu
- Nien-Tsung Lin
- Chia-Hsiang Chu
- Kuo-Chin Huang
- K. Liao
- K. Peng
- PubMed: 19114073
- DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.11.114
Abstract
Treatment and prevention of pediatric infectious diseases of three commercial probiotic products were evaluated by a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Test subjects under age 5, 1062 in total, were distributed randomly into four groups. This investigation showed that L. casei rhamnosus can control bacterial, viral and respiratory infections; a multi-species probiotic reduced gastrointestinal disease significantly. Long-term consumption of L. rhamnosus T cell-1 decreased the incidence of bacterial infection.
Research Insights
| Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. casei rhamnosus | Reduced Incidence of Bacterial Infections | Beneficial | Moderate |