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Research supports strains' ability to limit damage from infection-related inflammationCork, Ireland -- Data from a recent study demonstrate the anti-inflammatory and pathogen protection benefits of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 a probiotic bacterial strain of human origin. Gastrointestinal benefits of probiotics have been well-documented, but more and more research is revealing that probiotic benefits extend to the entire body. The report was published in the August issue of the Public...

Health Canada says a recall of several brands of acidophilus health products because of mislabeling has been expanded. The federal agency is advising Canadians with milk allergies of an additional acidophilus-containing health product labeled as "non-dairy," but which has been found to contain trace amounts of milk protein. The product is "Natural Factors Super Strength Cal'dophilus" in both 180-capsule and 90-capsule containers. Last Friday, Health Canada announced the recall of "Truly...

Health Canada is warning Canadians with milk allergies not to use several brands of acidophilus-containing health products labeled as "non-dairy." Officials said the products contain trace amounts of milk protein, thereby posing a health risk for people allergic to dairy products. Health Canada identified the products as "Truly Premium All Naturals Acidophilus with Bifidus,""London Naturals Acidophilus with Bifidus" (30, 90 and 180 capsule sizes), "Acidophilus with Bifidus & FOS -- Webber...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 8, 2008) - Health Canada is warning Canadians with milk allergies not to use several brands of unauthorized acidophilus-containing health products labelled as "non- dairy" because they contain trace amounts of milk protein from dairy ingredients used in the production process. The products are: - Truly Premium All Naturals Acidophilus with Bifidus (50 capsules) - London Naturals Acidophilus with Bifidus (90 capsules) - London Naturals Acidophilus with...

By PETA BEE WITH their promise to rid the body of the 'bad bacteria' that make us ill, it's no wonder so many of us are buying probiotic dietary supplements. Two million Britons now regularly consume these 'friendly' bacteria in the form of drinks, yoghurts, powders and capsules. 'Friendly bacteria' sound so harmless. So what then are we to make of the story last week that patients with pancreatic disease had died as a result of being given them? Doctors at the University Medical Centre in...