Publications by authors named "Akari Hiraku"
Probiotics, particularly those native to the gut microbiota, have a profound influence on the gut environment. In this study, we conducted a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group comparison trial to investigate the effects of BB536 ( BB536) on the fecal microbiota and metabolite compositions in healthy individuals. We compared the effects of fermented milk produced solely with and (placebo group) and fermented milk supplemented with BB536 (BY group).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBifidobacteria are important intestinal bacteria that provide a variety of health benefits in infants. We investigated the efficacy and safety of subsp. () M-63 in healthy infants in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare, progressive, and fatal cardiovascular/lung disease. The incidence rate is affected by age. Monocrotaline (MCT, 60 mg/kg)-treated rats are widely used as an experimental PAH model.
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- Bifidobacterium breve M-16V is a probiotic strain that can help balance immune responses, particularly useful for infants suffering from allergies.
- A study showed that feeding pregnant mice this probiotic reduced asthma-related inflammation in their newborns exposed to air pollution, indicated by fewer eosinophils and lower levels of certain Th2 cytokines.
- Additionally, the probiotic altered the gut microbiota in the newborns, potentially contributing to the reduction of allergic reactions linked to air pollution exposure.