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Objectives: Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are increasingly incorporated in yogurt starters to enhance yogurts’ probiotic properties. Since many Lactobacillus-Bifidobacterium probiotic strains are recognized for their antifungal activities against oral Candida species. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of daily administering of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, and Bifidobacterium lactis on the levels of oral Candida and other factors relating to oral candidiasis. Methods: The experiment was conducted using a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study in which 60 older adults were allocated into two groups. After baseline examination and randomization, the control group was given the plain yogurt, while the experimental group was given the probiotic yogurt, twice daily. Saliva samples were collected at baseline and after the administration period of two weeks. Results: The experimental group demonstrated a significant reduction in oral Candida counts (p
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Related topics: Probiotics and Fermented Foods · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research · Gut microbiota and health
Thai researcher and institutional participation
Pinyo Kerdpolwattana · Thararat Chitov · Chatsri Kuansuwan · Surawut Pongsiriwet · Kanyarat Korwanich · Jitjiroj Ittichaicharoen · Chiang Mai University
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