Good bugs ward off flu in elite athletes Feb 14, 2008
Investigating ways to boost the immune system, Canberra researchers enrolled 20 elite male athletes competing in events ranging from 800m to marathon runs to trial the effects of a bug called Lactobacillus fermentum, often used to treat gut problems. The volunteers were given the probiotic for four weeks and then later given a placebo capsule containing harmless starch for a further four weeks. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Probiotics 'protect top athletes' Feb 14, 2008
Over the four months, all 20 received two month-long courses of pills - one containing the bacterium Lactobacillus fermentum, and the other containing no active ingredients. All the athletes then recorded any days in which they were suffering from symptoms such as coughs and runny noses. (BBC News -- Health)
Taisho Pharma to Launch Tender Offer for Biofermin Feb 14, 2008
said Tuesday it plans to launch a tender offer for smaller rival Biofermin Pharmaceutical Co. to make it a consolidated subsidiary (JCN Network, Japan)
Questions and answers about probiotics Feb 10, 2008
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are among bacteria shown in some studies to be beneficial. Q: What about prebiotics. (North County Times)
'Good Bacteria' In Women Give Clues For Slowing HIV Transmission Feb 9, 2008
Physicians also monitored the levels of beneficial bacteria known as Lactobacillus in the vagina, as well as hydrogen peroxide, which is produced by the bacteria and hinders the virus ... The team found that women with hydrogen-peroxide-producing Lactobacillus in the vagina had lower levels of HIV virus in genital secretions -- what physicians call the genital viral load ... Scientists have previously recognized from laboratory studies that Lactobacillus might give women some natural protection... (Science Daily)
Infants With Poor Intestinal Flora Often Develop Eczema Jan 28, 2008
Lactobacilli are bacteria that belong to the genus Lactobacillus, which includes about 90 species ... Examples of common species that occur in these foods are Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus paracasei. (Science Daily)
Pancreatic deaths trouble Dutch Jan 25, 2008
The bacteria involved in the research were varieties of Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, or Bifidobacterium, Radio Netherlands reports. The Utrecht researchers said no unorthodox procedures had been used. (BBC News -- Health)
Can Yogurt Really Boost Your Health? Jan 25, 2008
However, there are several other types of beneficial bacteria than what Activa provides, including other bifidobacteria, several forms of lactobacillus, and even some forms of streptococcus and e.coli. You can even have too much of a good thing - as my father always said, everything in moderation, and I prefer more of a balance than what this yogurt provides. (New York Times)
Cranberries Might Help Prevent Urinary Infections In Women Jan 24, 2008
For example, in one study, after six months, eight women in the cranberry group had a least one recurring UTI, compared with 19 women in the lactobacillus group and 18 in the control group. The Cochrane reviewers pointed to a high number of participant withdrawals within some of the studies, and suggested it was due to the taste of cranberry juice or the juice's high cost. (Science Daily)
The new yogurt culture Jan 24, 2008
Technically speaking, the live, active cultures that change milk into yogurt are those long words you'll find in the ingredient list of your yogurt label - Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. But the specificcultures - which can add up to billions of probiotics in one serving of yogurt - are listed as Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidus or other trademarked names in "designer yogurts" that are advertised to promote specific health benefits. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Products with 'good' bacteria gain popularity Jan 23, 2008
"For consumers who have specific health concerns, I encourage them to call the manufacturer or visit their Web sites. Ask if the probiotic it is selling has been tested for what you are interested in treating and if it is in a dose that has shown to impart the benefit. "There are many different strains of bacteria used in foods not all are equal," Sanders said. Most products contain strains of lactobacilli or bifobacteria, and these are well-tested and safe for consumers. For example, Danimals,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Probiotics Affect Metabolism, Says New Study Jan 17, 2008
They found that treatment with probiotics had a whole range of biochemical effects and that these effects differed markedly between the two probiotic strains, Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Adding 'friendly' bacteria changed the makeup of the bugs in the gut, not only because this increased the number of such bacteria, but also because the 'friendly' bacteria worked with other bacteria in the gut, amplifying their effects. (Science Daily)
Sick-proof your winterin 6 steps Jan 2, 2008
Eat to beat itHealthy people who had a drink with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri (also found in Stonyfield Farms yogurt) daily for 12 weeks called in sick for respiratory or stomach problems 60 percent fewer times than those who didn't consume it, notes Environmental Health. Squash bugsWashing your hands often is always your best defense against germs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Mmm. Microbes in your milkshake Dec 10, 2007
A Canadian study published last month suggested that fermented milk containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus caseii could help prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea. A study from Finland published this year found that an oat drink containing Bifidobacterium lactis bacteria helped bowel function in nursing home residents. (MSNBC -- Health)
Commercial food industry touts bacteria Dec 10, 2007
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are among bacteria shown in some studies to be beneficial ... A Canadian study published last month suggested that fermented milk containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus caseii could help prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea ... Billions of "friendly" bacteria called probiotics, like these Lactobacillus bugs, are being put in commercial foods. (USA Today -- Money)
Adding Zinc Could Lead to Better Health Nov 30, 2007
The lactobacilli, or good bacteria were tested because several of the probiotics are lactobacillus derived, she says. A lot of companies market products that usually have lactobacillus in them, she says ... The hypothesis of the study was the number of E. coli colonies would decrease and the number of lactobacillus colonies would increase. (Agri-View, WI)
Acidophilus Benefits Nov 28, 2007
The full Latin name for Acidophilus is Lactobacillus acidophilus, which means acid loving bacteria, or bacteria that thrive in acidic conditions. These bacteria are also called microflora or prebiotics or. (Suite101.com)
Try these 10 germ busters Nov 24, 2007
Children who drank "Lactobacillus" milk had 17 percent fewer complicated respiratory infections than those who did not. Bottom line: There's growing evidence to suggest probiotics can reduce respiratory symptoms and boost immunity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Probiotic Pills May Curb Chemo-Induced Diarrhea Nov 14, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In cancer patients, treatment with the probiotic Lactobacillus, a beneficial type of microbe, may reduce the frequency of severe diarrhea and abdominal pain that often comes with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based chemotherapy, according to results of a randomized study conducted in Finland ... On the basis of random allocation, patients did or did not receive pills containing Lactobacillus, with or without guar gum fiber, during chemotherapy ... In the British Journal of... (MEDLINEplus)
Danone Cuts Out the Cookies Oct 19, 2007
Actimel, sold in the U.S. as DanActive, which claims to strengthen the body's natural defense system with Lactobacillus casei, has sales of more than $1. 4 billion. (Time.com)
Probiotics May Protect Infants From Eczema Oct 18, 2007
The studies showing the most significant benefits were those containing the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Studies using Lactobacillus rhamnosus showed some benefit in preventing the onset of eczema, Sinn said. (Newsmax)
Probiotic Good Bugs May Control Gut Infections Sep 9, 2007
Mr Collins is presenting the paper 'Lactobacillus plantarum reduces S. typhimurium invasion in a novel 3d porcine jejunum model' on Wednesday 05 September 2007 in the Microbial Infection Group session of the 161st Meeting of the Society for General Microbiology at the University of Edinburgh, 03 - 06 September 2007. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Society for General Microbiology. (Science Daily)
Jamieson unveils Advanced 4 Strain Probiotic Aug 27, 2007
Each capsule is formulated to contain a minimum of one billion active cells provided by a combination of four probiotic cultures, including Lactobacillus acidophilus, LA-5(R) Bifidobacterium lactis, BB-12(R) Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus. (Canada Newswire)
Despite Claims, Not All Probiotics Can Treat Diarrhea Say Experts Aug 12, 2007
Duration of diarrhoea was significantly lower in children receiving Lactobacillus GG and a mix of four bacterial strains than in patients receiving oral rehydration alone ... The effectiveness of Lactobacillus GG was not unexpected as several previous studies have shown similar results. (Science Daily)
Not All Probiotic Preparations Treat Diarrhea Effectively Aug 12, 2007
Primary outcomes - The researchers found that the only probiotic preparation that fared better than the oral rehydration was a Lactobacillus GG with a mix of four bacterial strains ... They added that it was not a surprise that Lactobacillus GG was found to be effective, as previous studies had indicated so beforehand. (Medical News Today)
Learn more about probiotics and how they can boost health Aug 4, 2007
A. All non-heat-treated yogurts do contain live active cultures, which include the bacteria used as starter cultures to make the yogurt (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilis ), Sanders said. "Yogurts may also contain added cultures, including probiotics. A wider range of health benefits have been documented for some of these added probiotic strains," Sanders said. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Them's fightin' germs Aug 4, 2007
Only a few bacteria (members of the lactobacillus and bifidobacterium genuses) have been studied extensively, and scientists are still trying to figure out which bacterial strains are most effective for particular problems. While the strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 has been shown to help with vaginal yeast or urinary-tract infections, Sacharomyces boulardii lyo has a positive effect on diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Very young babies vulnerable to sudden death while seated Jul 19, 2007
Probiotic treatment may limit eczema in infantsNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Oral supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri to the mother during pregnancy and to the infant after birth may help reduce the development of eczema and allergy associated with immunoglobulin E, a key protein involved in the allergic response, according to Swedish researchers. --Reuters. (SpiritIndia)
Patented Prebiotic Helps Good Bacteria Take On Bad Ones Jul 3, 2007
According to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) chemist Greg Cote, the oligosaccharides have commercial potential as "prebiotics." These are food or feed additives that nourish populations of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and other "probiotic" bacteria that live inside their hosts' colons ... Depending on which were used, the resulting oligosaccharides bolstered the laboratory growth of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Bacteroides and some enterococci bacteria, but not pathogens such as... (Science Daily)
Probiotic Supplement May Fend Off Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea Jun 30, 2007
The drink, containing Lactobacillus casei, L. bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus, also kept the GI tracts clear of diarrhea-causing C. difficile, said research dietitian Mary Hickson, M.D., of Imperial College and Hammersmith Hospital, and colleagues, on the basis of a placebo-controlled trial. Diarrhea complicates antibiotic therapy in 5% to 25% of patients, she noted. (MedPage Today)
Yogurt drink fights off C. difficile Jun 30, 2007
Dietitian Mary Hickson of Imperial College and London's Hammersmith Hospital and colleagues tested Actimel, which contains three beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus casei, L. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. They studied 135 middle-aged and elderly patients who agreed to drink Actimel or a similar-looking milkshake twice a day during treatment and for a week afterwards. (Globe and Mail)
Firstborn kids smarter than sibs? Jun 22, 2007
By the way, Lactobacillus acidophilus is the genius bacteria in the world because it dominates my yogurt. Submitted by: Jester. (Newsday -- New York City)
Combating Infectious Disease With Probiotics Jun 21, 2007
The research group examined a range of beneficial bacteria and found one specific probiotic bacterium (Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118) which was able to kill Listeria monocytogenes, an often lethal pathogen in pregnant women ... Tests showed that Lactobacillus salivarius offered significant protection against Listeria infection but that a strain of non-bacteriocin producing Lactobacillus generated by the researchers did not ... Reference: Corr et al., (2007) Proceeding National Academy Science... (Science Daily)
Bacteria can be wee friends Jun 15, 2007
Lactobacillus bacteria, for example, helps break down foods in the intestines (and helps make foods like yogurt, cheese and pickles), but in the mouth, the bacteria converts sugars into plaque, promoting dental caries or cavities. Lactobacillus plantarum is a ubiquitous resident of the human gut. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Probiotic Treatment May Limit Eczema in Infants Jun 13, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Oral supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri to the mother during pregnancy and to the infant after birth may help reduce the development of eczema and allergy associated with immunoglobulin E, a key protein involved in the allergic response, according to Swedish researchers. Probiotics are small molecules that help maintain the natural balance of organisms, also referred to as microflora, in the intestines. (MEDLINEplus)
H. Pylori Cured Faster with Addition of Two Agents May 29, 2007
The probiotic capsule (Probinul, Cadigroup) was selected because of its high concentrations of multiple lactic-acid producing bacteria -- Lactobacillus spp. Bifidobacterium spp, and Streptococcus thermophilus. (MEDLINEplus)
A Canadian First - Immune system boost: new scientifically-formulated yogourt combines probiotics and polyphenols (antioxidants) for maximum benefit May 22, 2007
All yogourts are made from two active bacterial cultures Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Yoptimal immuni+(TM) contains two additional active probiotic cultures: BB-12(R) (Bifidobacterium) and LA-5(R) (Lactobacillus acidophilus), which work in symbiosis. (Canada Newswire)
Yoghurt could contain cure May 8, 2007
Patients who regularly ate yoghurt containing lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteria were all free of VRE within a month. Also in Victoria. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Yoghurt could kill bowel bugs May 6, 2007
Tests on 11 patients who regularly ate yoghurt containing lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) bacteria showed all were free of VRE within a month. But 10 of 12 patients who ate standard yoghurt without LGG remained VRE-positive. (Ninemsn)
A guide to good yogurt Apr 25, 2007
Look for these words on the label: lactobacillus, acidophilus and bifidus cultures. Avoid yogurts that have pectin or gelatin, which are added as thickeners. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Area students shine at science fair Apr 24, 2007
Brianna Hendricks Colony Differentiation of S. Mutens and Lactobacillus Casei populations between Vegetarians and Ominivores, Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering, $20 and medallion; Iowa Space Grant Consortium, $2,000; fifth place, Senior Individual Biological Seminar, $20; sixth place, High School Individual, $500; first place, Microbiology Category Results, rosette; U.S. Army, medallion. Nick Blint and Brandon Boyle Short Term Stress on the Human Body, Honorable... (The Hawk Eye)
Cooking for Pets Apr 6, 2007
The lactobacillus (acidophilus) in Yogurt makes it a much easier dairy for your pet to process (many animals are simply lactose ntolerant), and provides healthy bacteria which will greatly assist your pet's digestive process. Most stores sell the plain kind, which can be mixed in with various other foods to provide them with a great source of calcium that they'll enjoy. (Suite101.com)
Area students win awards at annual fair Mar 24, 2007
Brianna Hendricks: Colony Differentiation of S. Mutans and Lactobacillus Casei populations between Vegetarians and Ominvores EISEF: Class I, Senior Biological; Epidemilogy Student Association: Second Place; US Dept. of Health and Human Services: Oustanding Achievement; Hannah Dotseth: The Effects of Hair Dye on Tensile Hair Strength EISEF: Senior Champion; EISEF: Class I, Senior Physical; Epidemilogy Student Association: Honorable Mention; Mu Alpha Theta: Outstanding Achievement; University of... (The Hawk Eye)
Normal Bacteria? Mar 22, 2007
The two microbes used in yogurt are Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. But not all yogurts contain enough of these bacteria to make the probiotic cut. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Up Close and Edible: Yogurt Mar 14, 2007
The two microbes used in yogurt are Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. These live organisms convert pasteurized milk to yogurt during the fermentation process, and they give yogurt its texture and taste. (MSNBC -- Health)
In brief: Hot licks Mar 8, 2007
Yogurt is milk that has been inoculated with friendly bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus that convert the milk's sugar into lactic acid, which gives yogurt its tangy taste. The National Dairy Council recommends a one-week refrigerated shelf life for yogurt. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Protein Water,' New Cheeses Part of WMMB Meeting Feb 3, 2007
They include Lactobacillus casei, Acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium. Why place probiotic cultures in cheese. (Agri-View, WI)
Pharma firms bet on healthy bacteria Jan 19, 2007
Bacterial species lactobacillus sporogenes, lactobacillus acidophillus, lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium; yeast species saccharomyces boulardii and saccharomyces cerevisiae are probiotics used for therapeutic purposes ... Tablets (India) has entered into agreements with TOA Pharmaceutical Co, Japan and with European major, Hansen of Denmark, while Cadila Pharmaceuticals markets probiotics (ampicilin and lactobacillus; lactic acid bacillus) ... For instance, lactobacillus sporogenes... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Probiotic May Help with Colic in Babies Jan 10, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment with the probiotic organism Lactobacillus reuteri may improve colicky symptoms in infants, new research suggests. Probiotics are micro-organisms that help maintain the natural balance of healthy organisms, the "good" bacteria, in the digestive tract. (MEDLINEplus)
Can This Cow Make You Sick? Dec 2, 2006
Raw milk was the perfect source for "seeding and feeding" beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. A first-time drinker might come down with a bout of diarrhea but not to worry. (Los Angeles Times)
Gut reactions: Got probiotics? Nov 8, 2006
Recently, San Diego-based Kashi introduced Vive with Lactobacillus, the first probiotic cereal to help achieve digestive balance, and Garden of Life has a probiotic snack bar with a fermented Super Seed blend to promote microbial balance in the gut. Probiotics are also available in supplements. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
BASF: Acquisitions Strengthen Profitable Growth Nov 2, 2006
With Lactobacillus anti-caries, scientists have found an agent that effectively binds to the caries-causing bacteria and prevents them from adhering to the surface of the teeth ... In such cases Lactobacillus stimulans can promote the rapid regeneration of the skin's protective microbial flora ... Lactobacillus pes-odoris, which specifically inhibits the odor-producing bacteria of the feet, and Lactobacillus ala-odoris, which prevents the formation of odor in the armpits, provide a remedy for... (CNBC -- Research Alerts)
Not for Public Release! Nov 2, 2006
It's not drug, but a probiotic capsule packed with 'friendly' bacteria called Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Couldn't be safer, because it's a special strain of healthful microbes found in yogurt. (Newsmax)
Functional foods: eat, drink and be better? Oct 25, 2006
These products contain so-called "friendly bacteria" - lactobacillus acidophilus, to be precise - which help the existing friendly bacteria already in the stomach to fight bad bacteria. Does it work. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Big plans to grow Yakult cultured milk Oct 23, 2006
Yakult's roots go back about 70 years, when its founder Dr Minoru Shirota succeeded in culturing a very powerful bacterium known as the Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota. The bacterium, said to be able to keep intestines healthy, is found in most of Yakult s beverages. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
An appetite for bacteria? Oct 17, 2006
One Swedish study showed that employees who received a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri had fewer sick days than those who got a placebo. A Finnish study found that infants at high risk for allergies because of family history were less likely to develop them if their mothers ingested certain bacteria during pregnancy and the newborns got doses for six months. (USA Today -- News)
Garden of Life(R) Primal Defense(R) Kids Provides Parents With a Specially Designed Nutritional Supplement for Children's Digestive Health Oct 3, 2006
D. Reuter G. The Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium microflora of the human intestine: composition and succession. Curr Issues Intest Microbiol. (PR Newswire)
Microbes -- The good, the bad and the ugly Oct 1, 2006
Some of the most benign oral and gut bacteria are called Lactobacillus, as in Lactobacillus acidophilus. The species called Lactobacillus anticaries, as the name implies, fights tooth decay ... The ever-helpful Lactobacillus acidophilus species is a benign resident in the mouth, the intestine and also the vagina. (North County Times)
Lactose-Intolerant Kids Need as Much Dairy as They Can Stomach Sep 6, 2006
"Treatment of lactose intolerance by elimination of milk and other dairy products is not usually necessary given newer approaches to lactose intolerance, including the use of partially digested products (such as yogurts, cheeses, products containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, and pretreated milks," Dr. Heyman and colleagues wrote in the September issue of Pediatrics. "Evidence that avoidance of dairy products may lead to inadequate calcium intake and consequent suboptimal bone mineralization... (MedPage Today)
Bacteria-laced gum could help teeth Aug 22, 2006
In the journal Chemistry & Industry, scientists report that a new strain of lactobacillus called L. anti-caries, forces S. Mutans to clump together, preventing them from becoming attached to the tooth surface. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Beneficial bacteria in chewing gum may ward off tooth decay Aug 22, 2006
org) - A chewing gum containing friendly bacteria that fight harmful bacteria, is in the developmental process by German chemical company, BASF. This gum contains Lactobacillus anti-caries, a bacteria that can suppress other bacteria which cause tooth decay and hence cavities ... Lactobacillus anti-caries fights with S mutans and decreases the level of the tooth decay-causing bacteria ... With Lactobacillus anti-caries we have found an antagonist which effectively binds to the caries germs and... (Food Consumer)
New Chewing Gum Can Prevent Tooth Decay Aug 22, 2006
The bacteria is called Lactobacillus, and is usually found in yoghurt. The scientists discovered a new strain, called L. anti-caries. (Medical News Today)
BASF makes functional dental products with Lactobacillus Aug 22, 2006
21/08/2006 - German chemicals group BASF is set to expand the market for Lactobacillus healthy bacteria derived from yoghurt, with the introduction of a raft of products for dental health and personal hygiene ... In the personal care sector, BASF is also investigating potential uses for Lactobacillus in deodorant products ... The companies say that there could also be potential for Lactobacillus strains in face and body creams, medicinal ointments and plasters; just like the gut, the surface of... (NutraIngredients.com)
A New Gum Is Being Designed to Help Battle Tooth Decay Aug 22, 2006
The gum will contain the bacteria Lactobacillus which is found in yoghurt and whose main purpose is to bind to the bacteria found on decaying teath thus haulting the decay process from continuing. streptococcus mutans are bad bacteria that will stick to one's teeth and eat away at the protective enamel that coats each tooth, thus breaking the tooth down. (Dog Flu Diet and Diseases)
Yoghurt bacteria chewing gum to prevent dentals aches and pains Aug 22, 2006
BASF, a German chemical company, is in the process of developing a chewing gum that contains a strain of lactobacillus bacteria, which has the ability to prevent tooth decay. The strain, named lactobacillus anti-caries, is found in yoghurt and buttermilk ... According to BASF, a gum made of the lactobacillus can bring down the number of harmful oral bacteria by as much as 50 times. (Earthtimes.org)
