Probiotic supplementation for the first 6 months of life fails to reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis and increases the risk of allergen sensitization in high-risk children: a …
AL Taylor, JA Dunstan, SL Prescott - Journal of Allergy and Clinical …, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Despite preliminary evidence, the role of probiotics in allergy prevention is
unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether early probiotic supplementation prevents
allergic disease in high-risk infants. METHODS: Newborns of women with allergy (n= 231)
received either Lactobacillus acidophilus (LAVRI-A1) or placebo daily for the first 6 months
of life. Children were assessed for atopic dermatitis (AD) and other symptoms at 6 and 12
months and had allergen skin prick tests (SPT) at 12 months of age. RESULTS: A total of …
unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether early probiotic supplementation prevents
allergic disease in high-risk infants. METHODS: Newborns of women with allergy (n= 231)
received either Lactobacillus acidophilus (LAVRI-A1) or placebo daily for the first 6 months
of life. Children were assessed for atopic dermatitis (AD) and other symptoms at 6 and 12
months and had allergen skin prick tests (SPT) at 12 months of age. RESULTS: A total of …