ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Ageing induces changes in gut microbiota that may affect the quality of life. In this work we analyze the effect of Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316 on the regulation of intestinal transit and on nutritional status. METHODS: We carried out a double-blind, randomized and controlled by placebo clinical trial. We evaluated the evolution of the weekly defecation frequency and blood levels of total proteins, albumin, cholesterol and reactive C-protein. RESULTS: Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316 helps to regulate intestinal transit and improves the nutritional status in elderly. CONCLUSIONS: Consumption of functional foods containing L. plantarum CECT 7315/7316 improves the quality of life in elderly subjects.
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Lactobacillus plantarum , Probiotics/therapeutic use , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Gastrointestinal Transit , Health Status , Humans , Male , Nutritional Status , Quality of LifeABSTRACT
Fundamentos: Con la edad avanzada se producen cambios en la microflora intestinal que pueden afectar alestado de salud general. En este trabajo analizamos el efecto de Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316 sobre la regulación del tránsito intestinal y el estado nutricional. Métodos: Hemos realizado un estudio clínico doble ciego, controlado por placebo y aleatorizado. Hemos evaluado la evolución de la frecuencia de defecación semana ly los niveles en sangre de proteínas totales, albúmina, colesterol y proteína C-reactiva .Resultados: Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316ayuda a regular el tránsito intestinal y mejora el estado nutricional en personas mayores. Conclusiones: El consumo de productos funcionales que contengan L. plantarum CECT 7315/7316 mejora la calidad de vida de personas de la tercera edad (AU)
Introduction: Ageing induces changes in gut microbiota that may affect the quality of life. In this work we analyze the effect of Lactobacillus plantarum CECT7315/7316 on the regulation of intestinal transit and on nutritional status. Methods: We carried out a double-blind, randomized and controlled by placebo clinical trial. We evaluated the evolution of the weekly defecation frequency and blood levels of total proteins, albumin, cholesterol and reactive C-protein. Results: Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316 helps to regulate intestinal transit and improves the nutritional status in elderly. Conclusions: Consumption of functional foods containingL. plantarum CECT 7315/7316 improves the quality of life in elderly subjects (AU)
