TY - JOUR
T1 - Probiotics
T2 - The benefits of bacterial cultures
AU - Macintyre, Ann
AU - Cymet, Tyler Childs
PY - 2005/9
Y1 - 2005/9
N2 - Probiotics are bacterial cultures widely used in the treatment of disease. They are available without a prescription. Bacterial interference between types of bacteria and immunomodulation are the most common explanations as to why people may benefit from these treatments. The data on the use of probiotics in pediatric and adult diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, ileal pouchitis, urogenital infections, allergy, skin infections, and cancers are reviewed. Although generally safe, cases of complications from probiotic therapy are discussed, as well as potential problems that may develop.
AB - Probiotics are bacterial cultures widely used in the treatment of disease. They are available without a prescription. Bacterial interference between types of bacteria and immunomodulation are the most common explanations as to why people may benefit from these treatments. The data on the use of probiotics in pediatric and adult diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, ileal pouchitis, urogenital infections, allergy, skin infections, and cancers are reviewed. Although generally safe, cases of complications from probiotic therapy are discussed, as well as potential problems that may develop.
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U2 - 10.1385/COMP:31:3:181
DO - 10.1385/COMP:31:3:181
M3 - Article
C2 - 16110126
AN - SCOPUS:23844484922
SN - 0098-8243
VL - 31
SP - 181
EP - 185
JO - Comprehensive therapy
JF - Comprehensive therapy
IS - 3
ER -