TY - JOUR
T1 - Xiv-xvi Improved gut motility in infants given probiotics
AU - Flavia, Indrio
AU - Giuseppe, Riezzo
AU - Francesco, Raimondi
AU - Massimo, Bisceglia
AU - Luciano, Cavallo
AU - Ruggiero, Francavilla
PY - 2009/11
Y1 - 2009/11
N2 - Probiotics are non pathogenic, beneficial species of bacteria that colonize and replicate within the human intestinal tract and that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, exert a positive influence on host health a physiology. Studies on probiolic formulas have demonstrated healthy benefits in both term and in preterm newborns. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as regurgitation, colic and constipation are important issues in infants that might benefit from probiotic enriched formula. Indeed, probiotics promote maturation and the development of a functioning motility, and improve upper gastrointestinal motility, reducing basal antral area and ameliorate gastric emptying rate. The neuro-immune interaction is the key to interpret the possible effect of probiotics on intestinal motility.
AB - Probiotics are non pathogenic, beneficial species of bacteria that colonize and replicate within the human intestinal tract and that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, exert a positive influence on host health a physiology. Studies on probiolic formulas have demonstrated healthy benefits in both term and in preterm newborns. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as regurgitation, colic and constipation are important issues in infants that might benefit from probiotic enriched formula. Indeed, probiotics promote maturation and the development of a functioning motility, and improve upper gastrointestinal motility, reducing basal antral area and ameliorate gastric emptying rate. The neuro-immune interaction is the key to interpret the possible effect of probiotics on intestinal motility.
KW - Gastrointestinal motility
KW - Neuro-immune interaction
KW - Probiotics
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:76549106068
VL - 20
JO - Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech
JF - Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech
SN - 1722-6996
IS - 6
ER -