In the last ten years, there has been a growing interest regarding the relationship between
gut microbiota, brain, and neurological-associated affections. As multiple preclinical and …

Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

Intestinal barrier integrity is a prerequisite for homeostasis of mucosal function, which is
balanced to maximise absorptive capacity, while maintaining efficient defensive reactions …

The terminology “gut-brain axis “points out a bidirectional relationship between the GI
system and the central nervous system (CNS). To date, several researches have shown that …

More than 10,000 preterm infants have participated in randomised controlled trials on
probiotics worldwide, suggesting that probiotics in general could reduce rates of necrotising …

Background & Aims We aimed to compare the effectiveness of single-vs multiple-strain
probiotics in a network meta-analysis of randomized trials. Methods We searched MEDLINE …

Probiotics are live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, present
a health benefit for the host. While the beneficial effects of probiotics on gastrointestinal …

Background Intestinal dysbiosis may contribute to the pathogenesis of necrotising
enterocolitis (NEC) in very preterm or very low birth weight infants. Dietary supplementation …

Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and nosocomial sepsis are associated with
increased morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Through prevention of bacterial …

Several products consist of probiotics that are available in markets, and their potential uses
are growing day by day, mainly because some strains of probiotics promote the health of gut …