There is growing body of literature on benefits of prebiotics and probiotics in reducing risk of infections in elderly as well as in children. Yet, they have not achieved a mainstream acceptance yet for a variety of reasons.
Hojsak and colleagues conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to examine the efficacy of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) in preventing gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections in children attending day care centers. The findings were published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.
281 kids were recruited to the study. Study subjects received 109 colony-forming units(CFU) in a fermented milk product for a period of 3 months. Placebo group was administered the same post-pasteurized fermented milk product.
Kids taking LGG suffered fewer respiratory infections and those who did develop respiratory infections had a milder shorter course. However, there was no impact on lower respiratory infections. Similarly there was no effect on frequency or severity of gastrointestinal infections.
Listing of some probiotics on market
Do you or someone you know takes probiotics for prevention on a regular basis? If so what has been your experience. Please share your thoughts.
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