A review of probiotic supplementation in healthy adults: helpful or hype?

S Khalesi, N Bellissimo, C Vandelanotte… - European journal of …, 2019 - nature.com
Probiotic supplements have a positive impact on several health outcomes. However, the
majority of published studies have focused on populations with specific health pathologies …

Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics: A Review of in Vivo and in Vitro Findings

LG Ooi, MT Liong - International journal of molecular sciences, 2010 - mdpi.com
Probiotics are live microorganisms that promote health benefits upon consumption, while
prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that selectively stimulate the growth of …

Effect of multispecies probiotic supplements on metabolic profiles, hs-CRP, and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes

Z Asemi, Z Zare, H Shakeri, S Sabihi… - Annals of nutrition and …, 2013 - karger.com
Background: We are aware of no study that has indicated the effects of daily consumption of
multispecies probiotic supplements on metabolic profiles, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein …

Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics

M De Vrese, J Schrezenmeir - Food biotechnology, 2008 - Springer
According to the German definition, probiotics are defined viable microorganisms, sufficient
amounts of which reach the intestine in an active state and thus exert positive health effects …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of probiotic yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis on lipid profile in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus

HS Ejtahed, J Mohtadi-Nia, A Homayouni-Rad… - Journal of dairy …, 2011 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of probiotic and conventional yogurt
on the lipid profile in type 2 diabetic people. In a randomized double-blind controlled trial, 60 …

[HTML][HTML] A mixture of trans-galactooligosaccharides reduces markers of metabolic syndrome and modulates the fecal microbiota and immune function of overweight …

J Vulevic, A Juric, G Tzortzis, GR Gibson - The Journal of nutrition, 2013 - Elsevier
Metabolic syndrome is a set of disorders that increases the risk of developing cardiovascular
disease. The gut microbiota is altered toward a less beneficial composition in overweight …

Cholesterol-lowering efficacy of a microencapsulated bile salt hydrolase-active Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 yoghurt formulation in hypercholesterolaemic …

ML Jones, CJ Martoni, M Parent… - British Journal of Nutrition, 2012 - cambridge.org
Several studies have reported limited or no reduction in serum cholesterol in response to
probiotic formulations. Recently, probiotics have shown promise in treating metabolic …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of probiotic yogurt consumption on metabolic factors in individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

S Nabavi, M Rafraf, MH Somi, A Homayouni-Rad… - Journal of dairy …, 2014 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of probiotic yogurt consumption on some
metabolic factors in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. This double-blind …

Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics: gut and beyond

U Vyas, N Ranganathan - Gastroenterology research and …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The human intestinal tract has been colonized by thousands of species of bacteria during
the coevolution of man and microbes. Gut‐borne microbes outnumber the total number of …

Beneficial effects of Bifidobacterium lactis on lipid profile and cytokines in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized trial. Effects of probiotics on metabolic …

LJ Bernini, ANC Simão, DF Alfieri, MAB Lozovoy… - Nutrition, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective Human studies have shown the beneficial effects of probiotic microorganisms on
the parameters of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and other cardiovascular risks, but to our …