Sofia D. Forssten

Influence of a Probiotic Milk Drink, Containing Lactobacillus Paracasei Lpc-37, on Immune Function and Gut Microbiota in Elderly Subjects

Sofia D. Forssten, Nuria Salazar, Patricia López, Janne Nikkilä, Arthur C. Ouwehand, Ángeles Patterson, Patricia Ruas-Madiedo, Ana Suarez, Sonia Gonzalez & Miguel Gueimonde · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2011

Immunosenescence and alterations in the intestinal microbiota are associated with aging. Immune functions, as well as the intestinal microbiota, can potentially be modified and improved by probiotics, thus being particularly beneficial to elderly consumers. The ability of Lactoba...

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A Community-based Randomized Double Blind Controlled Trial of Lactobacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium lactis on Reducing Risk for Diarrhea and Fever in Preschool Children in an Urban Slum in India

R. Hemalatha, Arthur C. Ouwehand, Sofia D. Forssten, J. J. Babu Geddan, Raja Sriswan Mamidi, V. Bhaskar & K. V. Radhakrishna · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2014

Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of probiotics on diarrhea and fever in preschool children in a community setting in a developing country. Study Design: Double blind randomized controlled trial. Place and Duration of Study: The study was performed in Addagut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2014/8280