[Probiotics restore the intestinal microflora. Modern life style has eradicated also the "good" bacteria]

L Cedgård; A Widell

[Probiotics restore the intestinal microflora. Modern life style has eradicated also the "good" bacteria]

Lakartidningen. 2001 Dec 12;98(50):5753-5.

[Article in Swedish]

Authors

L Cedgård¹, A Widell

Affiliation

¹ Wasa Medicals, Göteborg. probiotics@wasamedicals.se

PMID: 11789097

Abstract

Modern life style has lead to a reduced intake of beneficial bacteria. A healthy gastrointestinal microflora is vital to the immune system. Probiotic products could improve this balance.

MeSH terms

Digestive System / immunology
Digestive System / microbiology*
Feeding Behavior* / physiology
Feeding Behavior* / psychology
Food, Fortified
Humans
Intestines / immunology
Intestines / microbiology*
Life Style
Probiotics / administration & dosage*