Administration Of Yogurt Research Articles

Effect of Yoghurt on the Cytokine Profile using a Murine Model of Intestinal Inflammation

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are important problems in industrialized countries. The complete aetiology of both diseases is still unknown but likely involves genetic, environmental and immunological factors. The aim of this work is to study the anti-inflammatory mechanisms reported for yoghurt in a colon cancer model in order to evaluate its usefulness in the treatment of intestinal inflammation such as Crohn's disease. A trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis model was used. The influence of yoghurt feeding was studied before and after TNBS inoculation. The effect on the intestinal microbiota and on the host immune response was evaluated. IgA-producing cells and cells positive for specific cytokines (IL-12, IL-17, IFNγ and IL-10) were analyzed. Yoghurt administration diminished the severity of inflammation in the TNBS-inoculated mice. This effect occurred mainly through IL-10, which was increased in the intestinal tissues throughout the study, and by the decrease observed in IL-17 and IL-12 levels. In addition to this immunomodulatory capacity, another mechanism by which yoghurt could exert the anti-inflammatory activity observed in our model would be through beneficial changes in the intestinal microbiota (increases in the bifidobacteria and lactobacilli populations). These changes in the intestinal microbiota could also be considered one of the causes of the intestinal inflammation reduction. These results show that yoghurt administration modulated the immune response, inducing down regulation of the inflammatory cytokines produced by the immune cells involved in the inflammatory process. The protective effect

Probiotic yogurt in the elderly with intestinal bacterial overgrowth: endotoxaemia and innate immune functions

A study was conducted in healthy elderly living independently in senior housing to assess the impact of a probiotic yoghurt supplement on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Twenty-three participants with positive and thirteen participants with negative hydrogen breath test were studied before and after a period of 4 weeks of probiotic yoghurt administration. Intestinal permeability, plasma endotoxin levels, phagocytic activity of leucocytes, cytokine production by monocytes and free radical response of neutrophils were determined. Intestinal permeability was similar for the two groups and was unaffected by probiotic treatment. Both plasma endotoxin levels and the basal phagocytic activity of leucocytes decreased after yoghurt intake in the two groups. Exposure of monocytes and neutrophils ex vivo led to an increased cytokine response and free radical response, respectively. The normalisation of the various cytokine responses was more apparent in the group with positive breath test. In addition, the plasma levels of lipoplysaccharide binding protein and soluble CD14, lipoplysaccharide pattern recognition receptors and surrogate markers of lipoplysaccharide permeability were diminished by the end of the study. In conclusion, probiotic administration in the elderly normalises the response to endotoxin, and modulates activation markers in blood phagocytes, and therefore may help reduce low-grade chronic inflammation.

Prophylactic use of yoghurt reduces antibiotic induced diarrhoea in children

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Enterococcus faecium KHM-11를 이용한 요구르트 급여가 자돈의 성장에 미치는 영향

건강한 한국인 30명의 모유 중 유산균배지에서 생육하는 70개의 유산균을 선별하여 그 중 21-3과 22-2 균주를 선발하여 균주동정을 실시한 결과, 분리된 유산균주 21-3과 22-2 균주는 동일한 16S rDNA 염기서열을 가지고 있었으며 E. faecium의 표준균주와 99.9%의 16S rDNA 상 동성을 나타내는 균주로 동정되었다. 분리 동정된 유산균은 E. faecium KHM-11로 명명하였으며, API kit를 이용한 이 균의 생리적 발효특성은 D-arabinose, L-arabinose, galactose, D-glucose, D-fructose, D-mannose 등을 비롯한 19종류의 당 성분을 이용하는 것으로 확인되었다. E. faecium KHM-11을 사용하여 제조한 요구르트 특성은 발효 15시간 후 pH는 4.09, 산 생성은 1.10%, 생균수는 <TEX>$1.30{\times}10^9\;CFU/mL$</TEX>이었다. 0.5% 요구르트 급여구가 대조구에 비해 증체율이 유의성 있게 21.67%증가하였다(p<0.05). 1일 증체량은 대조구에 비해 109 g이 높았다. 따라서 요구르트 첨가 사료첨가제 급여에 따른 사양성적은 매우 우수한 것으로 확인되었다. 혈액성분 중 혈당, 콜레스테롤, 알부민, 글로블린의 양은 전체적으로 대조구와 0.5% 요구르트 급여구가 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 대조구와 0.5% 요구르트 급여구 모두 조사항목이 정상범위 또는 정상범위 부근에 들어가서 양호한 것으로 나타났다. 시험 4주간 설사증상을 보이는 자돈은 대조구가 16.6%에 비해 0.5% 요구르트 급여구는 전혀 나타나지 않았다. A total of 70 colonies were isolated from the Korean human milk samples on the BCP plate count agar. These LAB isolates were subcultured in 10% reconstituted skim milk, and two strain thereof were finally selected for their highest acid productions. These strains were identified as Enterococcusfaecium based on 16S rDNA sequencing data, named as Enterococcus faecium KHM-11. Sugar utilization of E. faecium KHM-11 was investigated by API 50CH kit, and 19 different sugars including D-arabinose, L-arabinose, galactose, D-glucose, D-fructose, and D-mannose were utilized. For fermentation profiles, a yogurt inoculated by E. faecium KHM-11 after 15 hour, reached at pH 4.09, titratable acidity at 1.10% and average viable counts <TEX>$1.30{\times}10^9\;CFU/mL$</TEX>. Effects of the administration of yogurt 0.5% of piglet diet to piglets were investigated for growth rate, analysis of blood and incidence of diarrhea. 24 heads of piglets were divided into two groups: the experimental and the control of 12 animals each. The average growth rate in the yogurt-fed group was higher for 21.67%, compared with control (p<0.05). There were no differences in the concentrations of blood glucose, cholesterol, albumin and globulin between the two treatments. Incidence of diarrhea was no in pigs fed yogurt as compare to control.

Competitive exclusion against Salmonella Enteritidis in layer chickens by yoghurt microbiota: impact on egg production, protection and yolk-antibody and cholesterol levels

This work aims at studying the impact of competitive exclusion of Salmonella serotype Enteritidis infection in layer chickens, by microbiota of fresh and dried-modified yoghurt, on egg production and weight, protection against infection, and on yolk-antibody and cholesterol levels. Four groups of 27-week-old layer chickens were included in this study. After an initial enrofloxacin treatment, groups 1 and 2 were administered fresh or dry yoghurt (respectively) for 14 days. Groups 1, 2 and 3 were challenged intraoesophageally with Salm. Enteritidis, on the sixth day of yoghurt administration, while group 4 was left unchallenged and without yoghurt administration. No significant difference in percent infectivity of visceral organs with Salm. Enteritidis was observed between the groups. The yoghurt administered groups showed an early significant antibody response in their yolk on the seventh day postchallenge (P < 0.05) and highest egg production and weight. Finally, the egg yolk cholesterol concentration was higher in Salm. Enteritidis-challenged groups than that observed in the unchallenged group. The results point to the possible involvement of yoghurt administration in immunopotentiation and improvement of egg production and weight. These findings warrant further research that could improve immunity and production in layer chickens infected with Salm. Enteritidis.

Immunomodulatory Effects of Polysaccharides Produced by Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1

The extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are associated with the rheology, texture, and mouthfeel of fermented milk products, including yogurt. This study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of EPS purified from the culture supernatant of Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus (L. bulgaricus) OLL1073R-1. The crude EPS were prepared from the culture supernatant of L. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1 by standard chromatographic methods, and were fractionated into neutral EPS and acidic EPS (APS). Acidic EPS were further fractionated into high molecular weight APS (H-APS) and low molecular weight APS (L-APS). High molecular weight APS were shown to be phosphopolysaccharides containing D-glucose, D-galactose, and phosphorus. Stimulation of mouse splenocytes by H-APS significantly increased interferon-γ production, and, moreover, orally administered H-APS augmented natural killer cell activity. Oral administration of yogurt fermented with L. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1 and Streptococcus thermophilus OLS3059 to mice showed a similar level of immunomodulation as H-APS. However, these effects were not detected following administration of yogurt fermented with the starter combination of L. bulgaricus OLL1256 and S. thermophilus OLS3295. We conclude from these findings that yogurt fermented with L. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1, containing immunostimulative EPS, would have an immunomodulatory effect on the human body.

A novel dairy product fermented with Propionibacterium freudenreichii improves the riboflavin status of deficient rats

Objective Riboflavin deficiency is common in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. The use of riboflavin-producing strains in the production of dairy products such as fermented milk, yogurt, and cheese is feasible and economically attractive because it would decrease the costs involved during conventional vitamin fortification and satisfy consumer demands for healthier foods. The present study in a rat bioassay assessed the response of administration of yogurt containing a riboflavin-producing strain of Propionibacterium freudenreichii on the riboflavin status of deficient rats. Methods Propionibacterium freudenreichii NIZO B2336 is a spontaneous roseoflavin-resistant mutant derived from P. freudenreichii B374 that produces larger amounts of riboflavin than the parental stain. Rats were fed a riboflavin-deficient diet for 21 d (depletion period), after which this same diet was supplemented with conventional yogurt, yogurt containing the riboflavin-producing strain (B2336), or the parental non-producing strain (B374) and fed to animals for 28 d (repletion period). As controls, rats were fed the same diet with different concentrations of commercial riboflavin. Results The novel fermented product containing P. freudenreichii B2336, with increased levels of riboflavin, eliminated most physiologic manifestations of ariboflavinosis such as stunted growth, high erythrocyte glutathione reductase activation coefficient values, and hepatomegaly that were observed when using a riboflavin depletion-repletion model, whereas the product fermented with the non–riboflavin-producing strain did not show this beneficial effect. Conclusions Consumption of such products with increased levels of riboflavin on a regular basis may help prevent deficiencies of this essential vitamin.

Yoghurt accelerates the recovery of defence mechanisms againstStreptococcus pneumoniaein protein-malnourished mice

Experiments studied the effect of yoghurt on the recovery of defence mechanisms against Streptococcus pneumoniae respiratory infection in malnourished mice. Weaned mice were malnourished with a protein-free diet (PFD) for 21 d. Malnourished mice were made replete with a balanced diet (BD), yoghurt, or the BD with supplemental yoghurt (BD + Y) for 7, 14 or 21 d. The normal control (NC) group was fed the BD whereas malnourished control (MC) mice consumed only the PFD. Mice were challenged with pneumococci at the end of each dietary treatment. MC mice showed increased susceptibility to pneumococcal infection. Blood leucocytes, phagocyte activity and serum and bronco-alveolar anti-pneumococcal IgG and IgA were significantly lower in the MC than in the NC group. Repletion of malnourished mice with the BD for 21 d was necessary to obtain a response to infection similar to that of NC mice; however, administration of the BD + Y for 14 d was enough to normalise the immune defence mechanisms. Histological examination of MC lungs showed progressive loss of alveolar architecture. Lung injuries were significantly less pronounced in NC mice. Mice treated with the BD + Y for 14 d showed histological signs similar to the NC group. The present study showed that administration of yoghurt to malnourished mice induced an early recovery of the immunological parameters studied. Despite the uncertainties about the mechanisms involved and about the human relevance of the effects observed in animal models, the present study provides a strong rationale for the hypothesis that yoghurt consumption by malnourished hosts will accelerate the recovery of the immune mechanisms involved in the protection against respiratory infections.

Streptozotocin-유발 당뇨쥐에 대한 함초 요구르트의 생리학적 효능

함초 추출물 분말을 첨가하여 유산 발효시킨 함초 요구르트를 streptozotocin-유발 당뇨쥐에 투여하여 항당뇨효과 및 콜레스테롤 저하 효과를 규명하기 위하여 3주간 실험하였다. 당뇨 대조군에 비해 함초 요구르트 투여군에서 혈당치 농도 및 식이 섭취량이 현저히 감소하였다. 경구당부하 실험에서도 당뇨 대조군에 비해 함초 요구르트 투여군에서 현저한 혈당상승 억제작용을 나타내었다. 당뇨쥐에 함초 요구르트와 일반 요구르트 섭취에 의해 혈중 총 콜레스테롤 농도 감소와 더불어 동맥경화지수도 감소하였다. 따라서, 함초 요구르트에 의한 혈당치 및 콜레스테롤 농도 감소효과는 고혈당증 및 고 콜레스테롤 혈중에도 유익한 작용을 할 수 있는 기능성식품 개발 가능성이 있음을 시사하였다. The present study was undertaken to investigate the hypoglycemic effect of Hamcho yogurt fermented by lactic acid bacteria containing Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea) extract powder in streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats for 3 week period. The Hamcho yogurt given to the STZ-diabetic rats had significant effect in lowering the serum glucose concentrations and food intakes compared to the STZ-diabetic rats. The Hamcho yogurt administration increased the tolerance to oral glucose loading in the STZ-diabetic rats. The Hamcho yogurt and yogurt given to the STZ-diabetic rats were significantly decreased the serum total cholesterol concentration and the atherogenic index. Based on the beneficial effect against the blood glucose and cholesterol levels, we suggest the Hamcho yogurt can be used as functional food for the hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects.

Effect of Lactobacillus casei and Yogurt Administration on Prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection in Young Mice

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that rarely causes pulmonary disease in normal hosts but one that is an important cause of acute pneumonia in immunocompromised patients, including neonates, and of chronic pneumonia in patients with cystic fibrosis. The aim of this work was to study the effect of oral administration of Lactobacillus casei and yogurt on prevention of P. aeruginosa lung infection in young mice (3 weeks old). This study demonstrates that oral administration of L. casei or yogurt to young mice enhanced lung clearance of P. aeruginosa and phagocytic activity of alveolar macrophages through a dose-dependent effect. There were, however, no significant differences in white blood cell (WBC) differential counts. Furthermore, it was observed that previous administration of L. casei or yogurt induced a significant increase in IgA and IgM levels in bronchoalveolar lavages (BALs) after a P. aeruginosa infection, although there was no relationship with the serum values.

Ingestion of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium to potentiate immunoglobulin A responses to cholera toxin in mice.

Lactic acid bacteria have been reported to have benefits for the prevention and treatment of some forms of diarrhea and related conditions. To determine whether these effects might involve direct stimulation of the gastrointestinal immune response, we administered yogurt to try to enhance mucosal and systemic antibodies against an orally presented immunogen, cholera toxin. Yogurts were manufactured with starter cultures containing different species and strains of lactic acid bacteria. Mice were fed these yogurts for 3 wk, during which they were also orally immunized twice with 10 micrograms of cholera toxin. Blood was collected on d 0 and 21, and fecal pellets were collected weekly. Mice that were immunized orally with cholera toxin responded by producing specific intestinal and serum immunoglobulin (Ig)A anti-cholera toxin. Antibody responses of the IgA isotype were significantly increased in mice fed yogurts made with starters containing the conventional yogurt bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus supplemented with Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium infantis. Yogurt that was manufactured with starters containing only conventional yogurt bacteria produced less IgA anti-cholera toxin than did the control group fed nonfat dry milk. Although strong responses were also observed for IgG anti-cholera toxin in serum, the responses did not differ among groups. Thus, administration of yogurt supplemented with L. acidophilus and Bifidobacterium spp. enhanced mucosal and systemic IgA responses to the cholera toxin immunogen.

Effect ofBifidobacterium longumBB536 yogurt administration on the intestinal environment of healthy adults.

A yogurt supplemented with B. longum BB536 was administered at 250 ml per day for 2 weeks to six healthy volunteers. The effects on the fecal microflora, fecal putrefactive substances, fecal enzymatic activities and fecal properties were examined and compared with the effects of standard yogurt. A significant increase (p<0.05) in the proportion of Bifidobacterium in the fecal microflora was observed following ingestion of yogurt containing B. longum BB536. The numbers of Lactobacillus also increased significantly (p<0.05). Clostridium sp. and total aerobic bacteria in the feces tended to decrease. The level of some putrefactive substances, including ammonia (p<0.05), indole and p -cresol decreased, whereas the levels of short chain and volatile fatty acids increased significantly (p<0.01). Urease activity decreased concomitant with the decrease in ammonia levels. These findings suggested that administration of yogurt containing B. longum BB536 was effective to improve the intestinal environment. Similar effects were observed with standard yogurt but they were less evident than in the case of yogurt containing B. longum BB536. Keywords: bifidobacteria, Bifidobacterium longum , yogurt, fecal flora, intestinal environment.

Effect ofBifidobacterium longumBB536 yogurt administration on the intestinal environment of healthy adults.

Effect of<i>Bifidobacterium longum</i>BB536 yogurt administration on the intestinal environment of healthy adults.

Administration of yoghurt orlactobacillus caseito malnourished mice: Comparative effect on lymphoid cells and mucosal reconditioning of the intestine

The comparative effect of the administration of viable Lactobacillus casei and yoghurt on mucosal immunity, body weight and the recovery of intestinal microvilli was studied in malnourished mice. L. casei and yoghurt induced an increase in the number of cells producing IgA and IgM, yoghurt being more effective than L. casei. In both treatments, the number of CD4+ or CD8+ T‐lymphocytes did not reach the levels found in well‐nourished mice. However, yoghurt administration induced a slight increase in the number of CD8+cells and a significant increase in CD4+ helper T‐cells, compared with the malnourished control. Yoghurt was more effective than L. casei in improving the condition of intestinal microvilli and in the stimulation of mucus production. Yoghurt administration also induced an increase in body weight and avoided bacterial translocation of the normal intestinal microflora.

Lactose Malabsorption in Children with Symptomatic Giardia lamblia Infection

An investigation was carried out on 61 children suffering from symptomatic giardiasis with the object of verifying the incidence and entity of lactose malabsorption. Furthermore, the possibility of a substitutive yogurt diet was verified in the lactose malabsorbers. The subjects, all children older than 1 year, were studied according to a schedule that included a lactose hydrogen breath test (BT) performed prior to therapy and a further BT 60 days following therapy. The subjects were divided in two groups: group A, 40 children, received a dose of 250 ml of cow's milk; group B, 21 children, received a stress dose of 2 g/kg lactose (max 50 g). Those subjects who were lactose malabsorbers at the 60 day follow‐up were also given a BT at 75 days, and in the case of persistent malabsorption, a further BT was performed after 24 h with the administration of yogurt (450 g containing 12.1 g of lactose). Furthermore, 40 subjects matched for age and sex but without any GI complaints served as controls. The results showed lactose malabsorption to be frequent in children with Giardia lamblia symptomatic infection. According to the BT with a standard lactose load, all patients were malabsorbers; when testing lactose absorption with 250 ml of cow's milk, 45% of patients were found to be malabsorbers. In the latter subjects, the oral load of yogurt was uniformly well tolerated and gave rise to no H2 increment on the BT. We conclude that the occurrence of lactose malabsorption of nutritional relevance is common in children suffering or having suffered from giardiasis. Such children, however, may benefit from the administration of yogurt, whose lactose appears to be well absorbed.

Lactose malabsorption in children with symptomatic Giardia lamblia infection: feasibility of yogurt supplementation.

An investigation was carried out on 61 children suffering from symptomatic giardiasis with the object of verifying the incidence and entity of lactose malabsorption. Furthermore, the possibility of a substitutive yogurt diet was verified in the lactose malabsorbers. The subjects, all children older than 1 year, were studied according to a schedule that included a lactose hydrogen breath test (BT) performed prior to therapy and a further BT 60 days following therapy. The subjects were divided in two groups: group A, 40 children, received a dose of 250 ml of cow's milk; group B, 21 children, received a stress dose of 2 g/kg lactose (max 50 g). Those subjects who were lactose malabsorbers at the 60 day follow-up were also given a BT at 75 days, and in the case of persistent malabsorption, a further BT was performed after 24 h with the administration of yogurt (450 g containing 12.1 g of lactose). Furthermore, 40 subjects matched for age and sex but without any GI complaints served as controls. The results showed lactose malabsorption to be frequent in children with Giardia lamblia symptomatic infection. According to the BT with a standard lactose load, all patients were malabsorbers; when testing lactose absorption with 250 ml of cow's milk, 45% of patients were found to be malabsorbers. In the latter subjects, the oral load of yogurt was uniformly well tolerated and gave rise to no H2 increment on the BT. We conclude that the occurrence of lactose malabsorption of nutritional relevance is common in children suffering or having suffered from giardiasis.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Effect of yogurt with prune whip on constipation.

1. A mixture of Prune Whip and Plain Yogurt has been prepared and administered to one hundred ninety-four (194) institutionalized, chronically ill patients with an average age of 71.6%. Of these ninety-one (91) or 46.9% were diabetic. 2. Twenty-nine (29) or 14.5% refused to take the mixture. 3. One hundred eighty-seven (187) patients, or 95.8%, required no laxatives during the period of administration of the Prune Whip Yogurt. Of those who ate the mixture, seven (7) or 4.2% had to resort to laxatives. 4. Twenty (20) or 22% of the diabetics revealed an increase in blood sugar but little or no glycosuria. 5. Improvement in skin tone, seborrheic dermatitis, chronic ileus and diabetic ulcers was noted. 6. During the period of Yogurt administration, nursing care was simplified because of an improvement in morale. There were fewer requests for additional food.