Publications by authors named "Wei-Chen Shiu"
Article Synopsis
- This study examined how various inactivated probiotic formulations affected metabolic disorders in obese mice after a high-fat diet.
- Mice that received the inactivated probiotics alongside a standard diet showed improved glucose tolerance, particularly with the SK-HM1/LF formulation, while regular diet alone also helped with this aspect.
- Although regular diet improved insulin sensitivity, probiotic supplementation didn't offer extra benefits, but it did help reduce inflammation in fat tissues and improve serum triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
J Food Drug Anal
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections that can lead to serious health issues, and specific probiotic strains are suggested for their management and mitigating antibiotic resistance.
- Heat-killed probiotics, especially those producing lactoferrin (LF), show promise against UTIs, although the effectiveness of these inactivated probiotics is still being investigated.
- A study tested the antibacterial properties of heat-killed LF-expressing probiotics and found them to be more effective than natural probiotics in lab tests, followed by an in vivo trial in mice to evaluate their therapeutic potential against UTIs.
