Gut-targeted immunonutrition boosting natural killer cell activity using Saccharomyces boulardii lysates in immuno-compromised healthy elderly subjects

Rejuvenation Res. 2014 Apr;17(2):184-7. doi: 10.1089/rej.2013.1500. Epub 2014 Apr 11.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the immunomodulatory effect of KC-1317 (a symbiotic mixture containing Saccharomyces boulardii lysate in a cranberry, colostrum-derived lactoferrin, fragaria, and lactose mixture) supplementation in immune-compromised but otherwise healthy elderly subjects. A liquid formulation of KC-1317 was administered in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) fashion to healthy volunteers (65-79 years) previously selected for low natural killer (NK) cell activity, and this parameter was checked at the completion of the study. A significant improvement in NK cell activity of KC-1317 consumers was observed as compared to placebo at the end of 2 months. Although preliminary, these beneficial immune-modulatory effects of KC-1317 in aged individuals might indicate its employment within a wider age-management strategy.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aging / drug effects
  • Aging / immunology
  • Cytotoxicity, Immunologic / drug effects
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / drug effects
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / immunology*
  • Health*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host / drug effects*
  • Immunologic Factors / pharmacology*
  • Killer Cells, Natural / drug effects
  • Killer Cells, Natural / immunology*
  • Male
  • Saccharomyces / chemistry*

Substances

  • Immunologic Factors