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Probiotics.

Benjamin Kligler¹, Andreas Cohrssen

¹Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, New York, USA. bkligler@chpnet.org

American Family Physician

|November 15, 2008

Summary

Probiotics, live microorganisms offering health benefits, show promise in managing diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and atopic dermatitis. Dosages vary, but they are generally safe with no known drug interactions.

Area of Science:

Microbiology
Gastroenterology
Immunology

Background:

Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit on the host when administered in adequate amounts.
Their use is increasingly explored for various health conditions.
Commonly utilized probiotic species include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus thermophilus, and Saccharomyces boulardii.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the potential health benefits of probiotics.
To explore their efficacy in preventing and treating specific gastrointestinal and dermatological conditions.
To outline common probiotic species, dosages, and safety profiles.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on probiotic efficacy.
Analysis of clinical trial data for various health outcomes.

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Compilation of information on commonly used probiotic strains and their applications.

Main Results:

Probiotics demonstrate potential in preventing and treating antibiotic-associated diarrhea and acute infectious diarrhea.
They may effectively alleviate symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
Evidence suggests efficacy in managing atopic dermatitis in pediatric populations.

Conclusions:

Probiotics offer a promising therapeutic option for several health conditions, particularly gastrointestinal and allergic disorders.
Typical dosages range from 5-10 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) for children and 10-20 billion CFUs for adults daily.
Probiotics are generally well-tolerated, with rare adverse effects and no documented medication interactions.