Effect of lactobacilliprobiotic strains on IFN- γ, IL-2 and TNF-α- production in the peripheral blood cells culture of clinically healthy donors

The concept of using Lactobacillus species for disease treatment and prevention as well as health restoration and maintenance is not new. Probiotics have been used therapeutically to modulate immunity, lower cholesterol, treat rheumatoid arthritis, prevent cancer, improve lactose intolerance, and prevent or reduce the effects of atopic dermatitis, Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, and constipation as well as candidiasis and urinary tract infections.