Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are present in foods, the environment and the animal gut,
although fermented foods (FFs) are recognized as the primary niche of LAB activity. Several …

OBJECTIVE: Triggered by the growing knowledge on the link between the intestinal
microbiome and human health, the interest in probiotics is ever increasing. The authors …

Background: Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in
adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, are widely used despite uncertainty …

The importance of gut microbiota in gastrointestinal (GI) physiology was well described, but
our ability to study gut microbial ecosystems in their entirety was limited by culture-based …

Infant colic is a commonly reported phenomenon of excessive crying in infancy with an
enigmatic and distressing character. Despite its frequent occurrence, little agreement has …

Objectives: To determine the strength of evidence for commonly used interventions for colic
in breast-fed and mixed-fed infants younger than 6 months. Methods: Searches of PubMed …

Colonization of the neonatal gut by beneficial bacteria is important for the establishment and
maintenance of the mucosal barrier, thus protecting the neonate from enteric pathogens and …

A newborn brings joy to the family. Crying belongs to the spectrum of normal behaviour of
young infants. However, although it occurs in about 20% of all infants, unsoothable and …

Infant colic is a characteristic group of behaviors seen in young infants. The most prominent
feature is prolonged crying. Additional characteristics, including clenching of the fists and …

Aim The aim of this review was to evaluate the evidence for interventions for infantile colic.
Methods This was a systematic review based on a literature search in December 2017 for …