Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) was the first strain belonging to the genus Lactobacillus
to be patented in 1989 thanks to its ability to survive and to proliferate at gastric acid pH and …

The safety of probiotics is tied to their intended use, which includes consideration of
potential vulnerability of the consumer or patient, dose and duration of consumption, and …

BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with alteration of the gut microbiota. In order to clarify
the effect of Lactobacillus-containing probiotics (LCP) on weight we performed a meta …

Infant formulae are increasingly supplemented with probiotics, prebiotics, or synbiotics
despite uncertainties regarding their efficacy. The present article, developed by the …

Diet is a key regulator of microbiome structure and function across the lifespan. Microbial
colonization in the first year of life has been actively researched; however, studies during …

Background Early-life colonization of the intestinal tract is a dynamic process influenced by
numerous factors. The impact of probiotic-supplemented infant formula on the composition …

AIM: To compare the effects of four Bifidobacteria strains (Bifidobacteria L66-5, L75-4, M13-4
and FS31-12, originated from normal human intestines) on weight gain, lipid metabolism …

Antibiotics and probiotics are widely used as growth promoters in agriculture. Most
antibiotics prescribed in clinical practice are natural products that originate from …

Background The composition of the intestinal microflora may be different in individuals with
atopic eczema from those without this condition, and such differences may precede the …

Malnutrition is the result of an inadequate balance between energy intake and energy
expenditure that ultimately leads to either obesity or undernutrition. Several factors are …