Background Antibiotics alter the microbial balance commonly resulting in antibiotic‐
associated diarrhea (AAD). Probiotics may prevent AAD via providing gut barrier, restoration …

Background Antibiotics can disturb gastrointestinal microbiota which may lead to reduced
resistance to pathogens such as Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). Probiotics are live …

Context Probiotics are live microorganisms intended to confer a health benefit when
consumed. One condition for which probiotics have been advocated is the diarrhea that is a …

Background Meta-analyses on the effects of probiotics on specific gastrointestinal diseases
have generally shown positive effects on disease prevention and treatment; however, the …

Objective To evaluate existing evidence for the use of probiotics in preventing antibiotic-
associated diarrhoea (AAD) in adults. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Fermented foods have been a well-established part of the human diet for thousands of
years, without much of an appreciation for, or an understanding of, their underlying microbial …

Introduction Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of antibiotic-associated
diarrhea. CDI has increased in incidence and severity over the past decade, and is a …

The gut immune system is influenced by many factors, including dietary components and
commensal bacteria. Nutrients that affect gut immunity and strategies that restore a healthy …

The diversity of probiotic products makes choosing an appropriate probiotic challenging.
One unanswered question is whether single-strain probiotics are more effective than multi …

A common complication of antibiotic use is the development of gastrointestinal disease. This
complication ranges from mild diarrhea to pseudomembranous colitis. Outbreaks of …