Background and Aim Evidence suggests that probiotics reduce certain constipation-related symptoms. Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota has never been tested as treatment for functional constipation in ...

A randomized clinical trial conducted in Japan compared standard intravesical epirubicin alone with epirubicin plus 1 year of oral Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota in patients who had undergone ...

Previous reports have suggested that some probiotics inhibit tumorigenesis and cancer progression. However, the molecules involved have not yet been identified. Here, we show that the culture ...

Live probiotic bacteria can be found in yoghurts and other foods fortified with probiotics. These “friendly” bacteria are also available in the freeze-dried form as tablets, sachets and powders, for ...

Probiotics are riding such a wave of popularity it is even possible to get face creams, masks and serums that include these “good” bacteria. They can be massaged onto the skin to help fight against an ...