Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when
administered in adequate amounts; however, dead bacteria and their components can also …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional bowel disorder.
Disturbances in the gastrointestinal microbiome may be involved in its aetiology. Aim To …

The gastrointestinal tract of mammals hosts a high and diverse number of different
microorganisms, known as intestinal microbiota. Many probiotics were originally isolated …

Consumption of over-the-counter probiotics for promotion of health and well-being has
increased worldwide in recent years. However, although probiotic use has been greatly …

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 …

Probiotic fermented milks and yoghurts are acidified and fermented by viable bacteria,
usually L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus, resulting in a thicker product with a longer shelf …

The genus Bifidobacterium is included within the phylum Actinobacteria, class
Actinobacteria (high G+ C Gram‐positive bacteria), order Bifidobacteriales, and family …

Abstract Background Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in the gut have been suggested to
have a beneficial effect on stress response and depressive disorder. We examined whether …

Intestinal barrier integrity is a prerequisite for homeostasis of mucosal function, which is
balanced to maximise absorptive capacity, while maintaining efficient defensive reactions …

Because of the sex-gender differences that are shown in a diversity of physiological and
psychological factors, it can be speculated that the clinical presentation of symptoms as well …