Study finds no overall benefits of probiotic strains for eczema

www.gdaguru.com today reports that a new study conducted with Danisco probiotics has yielded mixed results over their benefits for eczema in children, although researchers suggest that larger studies could help identify more definitive benefits. 02-08-2010

Initial results of the study, which was conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, revealed “no overall beneficial effect” of two of Danisco’s probiotic strains on Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in children. However, a post-hoc analysis did confirm a “significant reduction in the severity” of AD in the group fed Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi-07.
 
“Our results are in agreement with recent published reviews which have not been able to finally establish enough evidence to support the use of probiotics for treatment of AD in children,” write the researchers in the International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics.
 
“There is evidence that probiotic treatment can lower the increased intestinal permeability associated with eczema. However, as probiotics are ineffective in treating AD the decrease in intestinal permeability associated with their use seems to be insufficient. Thus it is concluded that probiotic treatment does not reduce the need for other eczema treatment such as topical corticosteroids.”

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