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Probiotics and Immunity

Scientific studies have demonstrated the benefits of probiotic L. casei Imunitass® (found in Actimel), including:

It helps to beneficially alter the amount of good bacteria within the gut compared with standard yogurt⁸
It has been shown to significantly reduce the effects of immune depression that can occur after intensive exercise⁹
and may modulate inflammation¹⁰

Reference

8, Guerin-Danan C, Chabanet C, Pedone C, Popot F, Vaissade P, Bouley C, Szylit O and Andrieux C
Milk fermented with yogurt cultures and Lactobacillus casei compared with yogurt and gelled milk: influence on intestinal microflora in healthy infants

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 67, 111-117

Reference

9, Pujol P, Huguet J, Drobnic F, Banquells M, Ruiz O, Galilea P, Segarra N, Aguilera S, Burnat A, Mateos JA, Postaire E
The effect of fermented milk containing Lactobacillus casei on the immune response to exercise

Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation [Sports Med., Train. Rehabil.]. Vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 209-223. 2000.

Reference

10, Borruel N, Carol M, Casellas F, Antolín1M, de Lara F, Espin E, Naval J, Guarner F, Malagelada J R
Increased mucosal tumour necrosis factor production in Crohn's disease can be downregulated ex vivo by probiotic bacteria

Gut 2002;51:659-664