The global pre- and probiotic overview: Europe flatlines; Asia-Americas shine
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OK. Let's assume that the mice fed yogurt had the benefits described. Did the control (mouse food) diet include any dairy? Did it include yogurt without probiotics? Not sure how we can ascribe the benefits to probiotics without knowing this.
I think this research is fine and good. Millions of dollars go towards infertility treatments that could be saved. Plus, there are few behaviors more important to society than how children are raised. I would urge the authors to either write up both parts of the study for review, and/or go back and confirm the specific cause(s) and write it up. If true, there will be no shortage of human volunteers for the clinical trial!
Posted by GMan
11 May 2012 | 21h37