John
07-30-2009, 11:30 PM
According to a study (http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE56Q4PX20090727) done in China, children who were regularly given probiotic bacteria during the winter had fewer colds, needed fewer antibiotics, and missed fewer days of school. Those who did succumb to infection recovered more quickly if they were taking the probiotic, and the benefits were even more marked in the case of a group who received two types of bacteria – Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis.
Research had previously shown that probiotics can benefit those who are already ill with various conditions, possibly by boosting the immune system’s response to invaders, but it was previously not clear whether beneficial bacteria were effective in preventing sickness.
Research had previously shown that probiotics can benefit those who are already ill with various conditions, possibly by boosting the immune system’s response to invaders, but it was previously not clear whether beneficial bacteria were effective in preventing sickness.