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 …

Background & aims Malnutrition has been recognized as a major risk factor for adverse
postoperative outcomes. The ESPEN Symposium on perioperative nutrition was held in …

The different compartments of the gastrointestinal tract are inhabited by populations of micro-
organisms. By far the most important predominant populations are in the colon where a true …

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

According to the German definition, probiotics are defined viable microorganisms, sufficient
amounts of which reach the intestine in an active state and thus exert positive health effects …

Background The effects of probiotics are strain specific. The clinical effects of each strain
need to be evaluated separately. Aim To evaluate the efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus …

This clinical report reviews the currently known health benefits of probiotic and prebiotic
products, including those added to commercially available infant formula and other food …

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on the effect of probiotics and prebiotics to prevent
diarrhea or inflammatory bowel disease. According to the World Health Organization …

The possibility that certain microorganisms might be beneficial to human health is
highlighted by the numerous consumer products containing probiotic bacteria. Probiotics are …

Background Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a side-effect frequently associated with
the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Although a number of clinical studies show that co …