Daily intake of "friendly" probiotic bacteria showed the ability to maintain a considerable increase of immune function, reports a recent study published in the British Journal of nutrition.
Conducted in partnership between the University of Southampton in England and the University of Milan and Luigi Sacco hospital in Milan, showed the participants of the study that has swallowed bifidobacterium animalis SSP. Lactis (BB-12) or Lactobacillus paracasei SSP. Paracasei (l. casei 431), generated levels — as high as the 66% — IgG3 antibody immune system.
Study participants who had probiotics for a period of two weeks and then were inoculated with a flu. Tested still four weeks after receiving the vaccine immune antibody probiotics group showed substantial increases results while the placebo group were considerably less impressive. The results of the study corroborate previous studies which has also found a connection between intake of probiotic strains and improved the function of the immune system.
The study tested Probiotic supplements and not probiotic foods rich as live, sauerkraut, kim chee, kombucha or probiotic dairy products such as yogurt or kefir. Naturally fermented foods are a well-known source of friendly bacteria and in addition to the immune system enhancement, have been shown to regulate mood, support digestive health and also contribute to weight loss.
Recent research has linked the use and the wide variety antibiotics 's (routine in America) to considerable imbalances of friendly bacteria colonies. The study showed a connection between decreased levels of friendly intestinal bacteria and unusual behavior in certain hormones stomach that were not sending the correct signals to the brain satiety and overeating, obesity and diabetes.
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