Long-term consumption of infant formulas containing live probiotic bacteria: tolerance and safety
American Journal of Clinical NutritionPublished 1 February 2004Open access
José M. Saavedra, A Abi‐Hanna, Nancy Moore, Robert H. Yolken
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Long-term consumption of formulas supplemented with B. lactis and S. thermophilus was well tolerated and safe and resulted in adequate growth, reduced reporting of colic or irritability, and a lower frequency of antibiotic use.
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Long-term consumption of formulas supplemented with B. lactis and S. thermophilus was well tolerated and safe and resulted in adequate growth, reduced reporting of colic or irritability, and a lower frequency of antibiotic use.
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