AbstractNecrosis was induced by cell–cell contacts of human dermal fibroblasts in three-dimensional culture. Dramatic induction of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression was found throughout these… (More)
The effect of long-term intake of two fermented milk products on the development of hypertension was compared in young spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). The products contained tripeptides… (More)
BACKGROUND
Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common diagnosis in gastroenterology. Trials suggest certain probiotics to be beneficial.
AIM
To investigate the effects of multispecies probiotic… (More)
BACKGROUND
The present study was carried out to evaluate the blood pressure (BP)-lowering effect and the safety aspects of Lactobacillus helveticus LBK-16H fermented milk with high tripeptide doses… (More)
Most clinical studies of probiotics use freeze-dried, powdered bacteria or bacteria packed in capsules. However, probiotics are commercially available in various food matrices, which may affect their… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To study the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) on rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
METHODS
Twenty-one RA patients were randomised to receive 2 capsules of LGG or a placebo twice daily… (More)
The effect of chronic treatment with fermented milk products containing bioactive tripeptides and plant sterols on blood pressure and vascular function was investigated in spontaneously hypertensive… (More)
Arterial hypertension, nephrotoxicity, and magnesium loss are common side effects of the immunosuppressive agent cyclosporin A (CsA). In the present study, the effects of dietary sodium and magnesium… (More)
Objective: We review the published data relating to intake of coffee and caffeine on blood pressure in man. We also refer to studies on the possible mechanisms of actions of these effects of… (More)