Table 8

Clinical studies of lactobacilli showing immunomodulatory activity in various pathologies

BacteriaDosePathologyRef. (Design)
L. salivarius LS01
B. breve BR03
+
maltodextrin
1×109 CFU (of each)


Not stated
Moderate/severe atopic dermatitis223(randomised double-blinded active treatment vs placebo study)
proBiotik®
(B. bifidum, L. acidophilus, L. casei and L. salivarius)
2×109 CFU (total)Atopic dermatitis207(double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study)
L. pentosus b2402×1010 CFUCommon cold224(randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study)
Yakult®
(L. casei Shirota)
6.5×109 CFUAllergic rhinitis210(double-blind, placebo-controlled study)
L. paracasei-332×109 CFUAllergic rhinitis216(randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study)
L. acidophilus L-92Not statedAtopic dermatitis225(double-blind, randomised, clinical study)