Reversal in fatigued athletes of a defect in interferon γ secretion after administration ofLactobacillus acidophilus

Abstract

This is the first evidence of a T cell defect in fatigued athletes, and of its reversal following probiotic therapy.

Relationship between early intestinal colonization, mucosal immunoglobulin A production and systemic immune development

“…Briefly, a population of allergic, atopic pregnant women were recruited into a randomized-controlled trial. Infants were given 3Â10 9 L. acidophilus LAVRI-A1, Probiomics, Australia (also known as LAFTI L10 [14]), or a placebo supplement daily for the first 6 months of life. Hundred and seventy-eight infants completed the supplementation period.…”

Probiotic Cheddar cheese: Influence of ripening temperatures on survival of probiotic microorganisms, cheese composition and organic acid profiles

“…casei LAFTI Ò L26 (L26) and Lb. acidophilus LAFTI Ò L10 (L10) were selected on the basis of their acid and bile tolerance, adhesion to intestinal cell line, anticarcinogenic properties, oxygen sensitivity and ability to modify microflora of gastrointestinal tract and for having other desirable effects on the host (Clancy et al, 2006;Crittenden et al, 2001;Lankaputhra & Shah, 1998;McIntosh, Royle, & Playne, 1999;Mahoney & Henriksson, 2003;Su et al, 2005). The objective of the present study was to examine the influence of ripening temperatures (4 and 8 C) on the survival of probiotic bacteria, compositional changes in cheeses and the organic acid profiles after ripening for 24 wk.…”

Oral administration of the probioticLactobacillus fermentumVRI-003 and mucosal immunity in endurance athletes

“…An initial study by our research group examined the clinical and immunological consequences of probiotic administration in habitual exercisers. These subjects were patients at a fatigue outpatient clinic rather than healthy well-performing athletes 12. Administration of the probiotic corrected a deficiency in the level of interferon c (IFNγ).…”