How to stay healthy during flu season Nov 13, 2009
Yogurt: Shift workers who consumed a drink containing Lactobacillus reuteri, a probiotic that appears to stimulate infection-fighting white blood cells, were 33 percent less likely to take sick days than those who took a placebo, according to an 80-day Swedish study published in Environmental Health. But beware, says Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of 10 books on nutrition: "Some companies make up probiotic names to put on their label." She suggests looking for yogurt that contains Lactobacillus... (MSNBC -- Health)
5 Healthy Foods You Should Be Eating Daily Oct 28, 2009
These active cultures usually refer to Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermaophilus, which are two organisms that convert pasteurized milk into yogurt during the fermentation process. Never thought living organisms in your food could be good for you. (Fox News)
Eating right, not supplements, is best at keeping your good bacteria healthy, dietitian says Oct 22, 2009
There are about 800 bacterial species with more than 7,000 strains inhabiting the average gut and even though many sound similar they likely aren't: a little Lactobacillus acidophilus combined with some Lactobacillus bifidus, for example, has been shown extremely beneficial in preventing antibiotic-induced diarrhea while Lactobacillus bulgaricus with some Streptococcus thermophilus is useless. "You need to be careful," Ms. Cresci says. (EurekAlert!)
The Secret to Homemade Greek Style ... Oct 17, 2009
The bacterial cultures Lactobacillus bulgaricus (L. bulgaricus) and Streptococcus thermophilus (S. thermophilus) in yogurt provide many health benefits. The live cultures and active cultures help restore digestive function. (Suite101.com)
* Inspectors discover illegal preservatives in drinks Oct 16, 2009
A recent inspection found illegal preservatives in lactobacillus drinks produced by a factory in Miaoli County, the Taipei City Government said yesterday, promising to continue examining the quality of the drinks to protect the publics health. Dehydroacetic acid was found in the Yuanmi yogurt drink produced at the factory, which sold the drinks to lunchbox vendors for as little as NT$2 per bottle. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Skinny on Yogurt and Your Health Oct 13, 2009
In the U.S., Glassman said, these cultures are Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Some yogurts have additional cultures, but only the above two cultures are required. (CBS News)
Milk Protein Supplement May Help Prevent Sepsis In Very Low Birth-weight Infants Oct 9, 2009
In animal tests, the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) improved the activity of lactoferrin but has not been studied in infants. Paolo Manzoni, M.D., of S. Anna Hospital, Torino, Italy, and colleagues examined whether oral supplementation with BLF alone or in combination with LGG reduces late-onset sepsis in VLBW neonates. (Science Daily)
Cow's Milk Protein Could Help Save Preemies' Lives Oct 8, 2009
The babies were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group that received a placebo, a group that was given 100 milligrams (mg) daily of bovine lactoferrin, and a group that was given 100 mg of bovine lactoferrin plus the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. The addition of the probiotic is believed to enhance the antibacterial and antifungal properties of lactoferrin, according to the study. Treatment continued for 30 days with the very low birth weight infants and for 45 days... (MEDLINEplus)
Light Shed On The Secret Behind Probiotic Bacteria Promoting Health Oct 6, 2009
Valio s Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is the most frequently studied and used probiotic ... Kankainen et al. Comparative genomic analysis of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG reveals pili containing a human-mucus binding protein. (Science Daily)
Probiotic health claims dismissed Oct 3, 2009
Lactobacillus bulgaricus is one of the probiotics found in health drinks and yoghurts ... " A Yakult spokesman said: "Yakult has submitted claims for Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a well characterised probiotic strain unique to Yakult. (BBC News -- Health)
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatments: Probiotics Can Increase Effectiveness Of Some Antibiotic Therapies Aug 4, 2009
3, 2009) Antimicrobial treatments for bacterial vaginosis (BV) are effective, but taking lactobacillus tablets alongside metronidazole antibiotic therapy increases effectiveness over taking this antibiotic alone, according to a Cochrane Systematic Review. The researchers also concluded that intravaginal lactobacillus was as effective as oral metronidazole, although they did note unexplained drop-outs from the trials ... Lactobacillus probiotic taken alongside metronidazole and taken... (Science Daily)
Natural Remedy for Vaginal Yeast In... Jul 30, 2009
Several small studies have shown that using probiotic vaginal suppositories containing the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus is effective for treating vaginal yeast infections, although other studies have been less impressive. It s not surprising that probiotic vaginal suppositories could have some benefit since the good bacteria they contain help to maintain a vaginal environment that discourages the growth of yeast. (Suite101.com)
Probiotics May Prevent Children's Colds Jul 29, 2009
The study in China involved 326 children, ages 3 to 5, who were assigned randomly to three groups: one given milk with a bacterium called Lactobacillus acidophilus mixed in, another that received the same organism along with a strain of another bacterium, Bifidobacterium animalis, and a third that received just milk with placebo. In the journal Pediatrics, the researchers report that the Lactobacillus group had 53 percent fewer fevers, 41 percent fewer cough episodes, and 28 percent fewer runny... (Newsmax)
Experts question benefits of probiotics Jul 22, 2009
The strongest studies have found that a few probiotics (Lactobacillus GG and the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii) can help with common gastrointestinal disorders that may involve an imbalance of gut bacteria ... But the probiotic used Lactobacillus paracasei ssp paracasei F19 has not been tested in humans eating Kashi Vive ... Also, Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria are less sensitive to stomach acid and more likely to make it into the colon alive than other names you might see on the label, such as... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Atrial Fibrillation In Endurance Athletes Still Poses Problems For Sports Cardiologists Jul 3, 2009
20, 2008) The probiotic Lactobacillus substantially cuts the rate and length of respiratory illness in professional long distance runners, reveals a small study. Intensive exercise can subdue the normal immune. (Science Daily)
ViralChoice recalled Jun 26, 2009
The impurity was identified as lactobacillus and the source Gum Tragacanth. The amount of these two ingredients was higher than they should have been, said spokesperson Mpumi Sithole. (iAfrica.com)
Candida Albicans Jun 18, 2009
Probiotics that contain a number of different strains of lactobacillus taken orally have been proven to replenish the good bacteria in the intestinal tract. This discourages overgrowth of candida. (Suite101.com)
Natural Medicines For Candida Jun 18, 2009
Probiotics contain biologically active lactobacillus varieties and replace the natural intestinal bacteria loss due to a bad diet or use of antibiotics. Many varieties can be found in the fridge at your local health shop or chemist. (Suite101.com)
Tale of the $900 sliver (364) Jun 2, 2009
Fortunately, the biopsy didn't turn up anything harmful, just some kind of benign species called lactobacillus. But once the stitch was removed and the cut all healed up there it was still, that annoying little bump under my thumb; surgery hadn't captured it all. (Montana Standard, MT)
Yeast Infection Treatments May 22, 2009
The probiotic known as lactobacillus is the subject of numerous studies that suggest it works well as a yeast infection cure ... Researchers at the Lawson Research Institute in London studied the effects of lactobacillus on ten women with recurring yeast infections. (Suite101.com)
Probiotics ward off postpartum obesity May 10, 2009
The probiotic capsules, which contained Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, were continued for up to 6 months after delivery until the women had stopped exclusive breastfeeding. The percentages of women with central obesity at 1 year were 25 percent, 43 percent, and 40 percent in the probiotic, dietary advice-only and no-probiotic/advice groups, respectively. (India Times, India)
Study in pregnant women suggests probiotics may help ward off obesity May 7, 2009
One of those groups also received daily capsules of probiotics containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which are the most commonly used probiotics. The other group received dummy capsules. (EurekAlert!)
Microbial bliss May 1, 2009
What hard-nosed, lab-bound PhD would want to be associated with acupuncturists, nutritional healers and massage therapists, who have touted the benefits of eating yogurt (which can contain strains of lactobacillus, a beneficial intestinal bacteria) and other sources of probiotics. Many types of yogurt contain live cultures of bacteria that are thought to be probiotic. (Why Files)
Nutritious New Low-sugar Juice Targeted For Diabetics, Individuals With High Blood Sugar Apr 6, 2009
Xing's and Liu's use of Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. plantarum in the vegetable juice increased its acidity by about 10-fold after 12 hours of fermentation. "The viable cell counts of L. plantarum in the fermented mixed vegetable juice still remained at up to 5 billion colony forming units per teaspoon after four weeks of cold storage," Xing said. (Science Daily)
A 'friendly' way to give shots Mar 23, 2009
One type of friendly bacterium called Lactobacillus, found in everyday foods like yogurt and cheese, has been safely used as an oral medication to treat common illnesses like irritable bowel disease. Researchers wondered whether they could package components of a vaccine inside Lactobacillus and deliver it effectively to the immune system in the gut ... To test this idea, they put pieces of the anthrax vaccine inside Lactobacillus and fed the altered bacteria to mice. (Boston Globe)
Goodbye Needle, Hello Smoothie: New Generation Oral Vaccine Uses Dairy Probiotics To Protect Against Disease Mar 19, 2009
However, the lactobacillus protects the vaccine until it is in the small intestine ... Dendritic cell targeting of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen expressed by Lactobacillus acidophilus protects mice from lethal challenge. (Science Daily)
Goodbye needle, hello smoothie Mar 18, 2009
However, the lactobacillus protects the vaccine until it is in the small intestine. The dendritic cell engulfs the lactobacilli, which release the vaccine. (EurekAlert!)
THE YOU DOCS Feb 25, 2009
The idea is hardly new: In the 19th century, immunologist Elie Metchnikoff believed that good bacteria were what helped Bulgarian peasants, who drank loads of lactobacillus-rich fermented milk, live so long.. But while Lactobacillus bulgaricus can make it easier to digest lactose, you may need L. johnsonii to ward off an ulcer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
'Good' Bacteria Used For Oral Anthrax Vaccine Feb 23, 2009
The good bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, a lactic acid bacteria are naturally found in dairy products like milk and cheese, and are added by manufacturers to foods like yogurt ... They are also working to improve the efficiency of binding of Lactobacillus acidophilus and the vaccine to dendritic cells ... Dendritic cell targeting of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen expressed by Lactobacillus acidophilus protects mice from lethal challenge. (Science Daily)
Good bacteria can be EZ Pass for oral vaccine against anthrax Feb 17, 2009
The good bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, a lactic acid bacteria are naturally found in dairy products like milk and cheese, and are added by manufacturers to foods like yogurt ... They are also working to improve the efficiency of binding of Lactobacillus acidophilus and the vaccine to dendritic cells ... "Dendritic cell targeting of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen expressed by Lactobacillus acidophilus protects mice from lethal challenge" Authors: M. Mohamadzadeh, Northwestern... (EurekAlert!)
Probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri biofilms produce antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory factors Feb 12, 2009
Lactobacillus reuteri formed biofilms and in vitro these biofilms retained functions potentially advantageous to the host including modulation of cytokine output and the production of the antimicrobial agent, reuterin. Immunomodulatory activities of biofilms were demonstrated by the abilities of specific L. reuteri strains to suppress human TNF production by LPS-activated monocytoid cells. (BioMed Central)
