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ABCs of Probiotics

Allergies | Dannon Probiotics Center

Allergic diseases have increased dramatically in the U.S. over the past 40 years. The incidence of asthma alone has doubled in the last 25 years. Research suggests that certain probiotics may have an impact on the mucosal barrier function of the intestinal tract, which affects allergens entering the body and the activity of inflammation-producing cells.


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The Health Impacts of Active Cultures: Probiotics

Division of Nutrition, Harvard Medical School