We explored the effects of oral probiotics, specifically Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans, on dogs suffering from allergic contact dermatitis. In a study involving 20 healthy dogs, four groups were given either probiotics, cortisone, a combination, or no treatment for 30 days. The results revealed that the probiotics helped reduce allergy symptoms, accelerated wound healing, and boosted immune responses. Notably, they increased antibody levels and decreased harmful proteins in the dogs, showing promise as an alternative to traditional corticosteroid treatments.
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Probiotics show promise for allergiesYogurt-sourced probiotic bacteria alleviate shrimp tropomyosin-induced allergic mucosal disorders, potentially through microbiota and metabolism modifications.
Relevant findings on allergy treatment
We explored whether probiotic bacteria, specifically Bacillus coagulans and Bifidobacterium longum, can help ease allergic reactions to shrimp tropomyosin using a mouse model. The study focused on understanding how these probiotics might improve gut health and regulate metabolism.
Our findings suggested that the probiotics effectively reduced allergic symptoms and promoted a healthier gut environment by altering gut microbiota and enhancing intestinal metabolism. This research highlights the potential of these probiotics in treating food allergies and opens up new avenues for future clinical applications.
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Bacillus coagulans effective against allergiesLactic acid bacteria-specific induction of CD4Foxp3T cells ameliorates shrimp tropomyosin-induced allergic response in mice via suppression of mTOR signaling.
Highly relevant immune modulation
We explored the effects of various lactic acid bacteria on allergies using a mouse model designed to mimic shrimp allergies. Among the strains tested, Bacillus coagulans 09.712 stood out as the most effective at improving immune response and epithelial barrier function.
This strain helped balance immune cells associated with allergies, leading to better control over the body's inflammatory responses. Overall, our findings suggest that Bacillus coagulans could serve as a beneficial probiotic for allergy management.
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We explored the effects of spore-forming probiotic candy on respiratory illnesses in children with mild intermittent asthma. In a two-month randomized trial with 69 participants, those receiving the probiotic candy showed a significant reduction in symptomatic respiratory illnesses compared to the placebo group.
While there were also decreases in medication use and school absenteeism, the overall asthma control scores did not differ significantly.
Further research is needed to validate these findings before recommending regular use of this novel probiotic candy.
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