We examined the effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus on cold symptoms in young children. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 326 children ages 3-5 received either probiotics or placebo for six months.
The results were promising: children taking probiotics had significantly fewer instances of fever, cough, and runny nose compared to those on placebo. They also missed fewer school days and required less antibiotic treatment.
Overall, probiotics proved to be a safe and effective method for reducing common cold symptoms in children.
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Probiotics may lessen cold symptomsEffect of Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8, Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3, B. bifidum MF 20/5 on common cold episodes: a double blind, randomized, controlled trial.
Study shows moderate relevance
We investigated whether daily probiotics, specifically Bifidobacterium longum, could help lessen the severity and duration of common cold symptoms over a three-month period.
In a well-structured study involving 479 healthy adults, we compared those taking probiotics with a control group. Our findings showed that the probiotic users experienced shorter cold episodes—by almost two days—and reported less severe symptoms, with clear improvements in their immune cells.
Overall, it seems that Bifidobacterium longum could offer a valuable aid in combating common colds.
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Probiotic yogurt reduces cold symptomsEffect of fermented milk on upper respiratory tract infection in adults who lived in the haze area of Northern China: a randomized clinical trial.
High relevance due to health insights
We investigated how consuming Qingrun yogurt, which contains the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis, affects common colds among adults living in hazy areas. In a clinical trial with 136 participants, those who enjoyed the probiotic yogurt daily experienced fewer colds and reported milder symptoms compared to those who consumed regular yogurt.
Remarkably, it even shortened the duration and intensity of respiratory infections. The findings suggest that incorporating probiotic yogurt into our diets could be a beneficial strategy to help combat upper respiratory infections.
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We evaluated the effects of probiotic consumption on cold symptoms in healthy children aged 3 to 5 during winter. In our double-blind, placebo-controlled study with 326 participants, we found that those who received probiotics experienced a significant drop in fever, cough, and rhinorrhea incidence.
Specifically, the combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis significantly reduced fever by up to 72.7% and decreased cough incidence by 62.1%. Additionally, children on probiotics missed fewer days of child care, making it a promising strategy for managing cold symptoms in young kids.
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We assessed the impact of a two-strain probiotic, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum, on common cold symptoms in schoolchildren through a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Over three months, children aged 8-13 in Thailand received either the probiotics or a placebo.
We found a significant reduction in cold symptoms and school absenteeism among those taking the probiotic, along with lower rates of fever and cough. Overall, this suggests probiotics could be beneficial in managing cold symptoms for school-aged kids.
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