Title
Study of the Effects of Probiotics Upon Infectious Episodes in Subject Aged More Than 60, During Winter.
Effects of Daily Consumption of a Probiotic on the Evolution of Infectious Episodes (ENT, Gastro-intestinal and Pulmonary), in Subject Aged 60 Years or Over, During Winter.
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
Lallemand SASStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Infectious Episodes (ENT, Gastro-intestinal and Pulmonary)Intervention/Treatment
bifidobacterium infantis bifidobacterium bifidum lactobacillus helveticus ...Study Participants
200We put forward that probiotics have an effect on infectious episodes evolution in subjects aged 60 years or over. The main objective of this research is to observe the effect of consumption of the probiotic on the average number of days with infectious episodes.
1 pill per day for 12 weeks
1 pill per day for 12 weeks
Subject with active product, not vaccinated against influenza.
Subject with placebo, vaccinated against influenza.
Subject with placebo, not vaccinated against influenza.
Subject with active product, vaccinated against influenza
Inclusion Criteria: Subjects who accept not to alter their food habits Exclusion Criteria: Food allergy Regular consumption of probiotics Diabetes Respiratory deficiency Cardiac deficiency Cancer or chronicle disease not stabilized Splenectomy, sickle-cell anemia Immuno depression or immunodeficiency acquired or congenital Immuno depressor or corticoid treatments