Probiotic Lactobacillus casei Zhang (LCZ) alleviates respiratory, gastrointestinal & RBC abnormality via immuno-modulatory, anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidative actions

Autor: Sy Bing Choi, Faridah Abdul Rashid, Lee-Ching Lew, Heping Zhang, Jia-Sin Ong, Yan-Yan Hor, Normala Wahid, Zhihong Sun, Lai-Yu Kwok, Amy Sie-Yik Lau, Min-Tze Liong, Yeong Yeh Lee, Li-Oon Chuah
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Journal of Functional Foods, Vol 44, Iss, Pp 235-245 (2018)
ISSN: 1756-4646
Popis: This 12-months randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study aimed at investigating the effects of Lactobacillus casei Zhang (LCZ; 9 log CFU daily) against upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and gastrointestinal disorders in one hundred thirty-seven (n = 137) healthy adult and elderly Malaysians. LCZ alleviated URTI symptoms in adults, with reduced duration for nasal, pharyngeal, general flu and total respiratory illnesses symptoms compared to the placebo (P
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