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HLC MindLinx Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pharmax

HLC MindLinx Capsules label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking HLC MindLinx Capsules against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

HLC MindLinx Capsules is a dietary supplement by Pharmax with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 232 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20), Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60), Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL 34). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “HLC Consortium” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

HLC MindLinx has 6 active ingredients. The blend includes L-glutamine, an amino acid your body uses for gut and immune function; three live probiotic bacteria (Bifidobacterium bifidum, two strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus) meant to support digestive and immune health; and an HLC consortium blend that bundles these components together.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (hypromellose, sunflower lecithin, silica, and cellulose) as binders and fillers.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Digestive health and gastrointestinal balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance, Clostridioides difficile infection — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Helicobacter pylori, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The evidence for what HLC MindLinx does depends on which condition you're considering. L-glutamine is rated Effective for sickle cell disease and Possibly Effective for postoperative recovery and critical illness from trauma.

The probiotics show Possibly Effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), respiratory tract infections, and constipation — Lactobacillus acidophilus is also Possibly Effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and bacterial vaginosis. For other uses listed — like Alzheimer disease, anxiety, or hay fever — the evidence we hold is rated Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate, meaning the data isn't established yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Bifidobacterium Bifidum Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-glutamine is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy and has no specific lactation rating on file. It's generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but people with kidney or liver disease should only take it under medical supervision.

The most common oral side effects are belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting; headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. High doses (10–30 grams daily) were used in sickle cell trials and caused GI upset in some participants.

Two cases of mania or hypomania were reported in people with bipolar disorder taking glutamine. The probiotics are Possibly Safe in pregnancy; lactation data isn't on file for any of them.

They're generally well tolerated in healthy people but warrant caution in those with weakened immune systems. Bloating and flatulence can occur, along with less common GI side effects like abdominal pain or diarrhea.

Rare cases of infection (sepsis) have been reported with probiotics, though not specifically linked to the strains in this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Bifidobacterium Bifidum Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Glutamine, Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis, Bifidobacterium Bifidum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 232 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking HLC MindLinx, double-check your medications for potential interactions. Anticonvulsant drugs (seizure medications) carry a Moderate concern with L-glutamine — it may interfere with how they work.

Antibiotic drugs also carry a Moderate interaction with the four probiotic strains in this product — antibiotics taken at the same time can kill the live organisms and reduce the probiotics' effectiveness, so separate the timing by at least a few hours. Use the medication checker on this page to see your specific drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

HLC MindLinx might be worth considering if you're looking for probiotic and glutamine support for IBS, respiratory health, or digestive recovery — but the evidence for some uses is still being developed. If you take anticonvulsants, you'll want to discuss this with your doctor first, and if you're on antibiotics, you'll need to separate dosing times.

Check your medications against the interaction tool on this page, then talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 5 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about HLC MindLinx Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand Pharmax
Barcode (UPC) 883196201518
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 267668
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
883196201518
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine250 mg--
Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20)0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60)0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL 34)0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-21)0 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (CUL-63)0 NP--
HLC Consortium0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Sunflower Lecithin, Silica, Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formula

Human Lactic Commensals (HLC) probiotics have been extensively researched, including randomized, placebo-controlled human clinical trials. These proprietary strains are compatible with the human gastrointestinal tract and are selected based on their high quality and viability.

Research driven probiotics

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended intake: One capsule taken twice daily with meals or as professionally directed.

Precautions

Warning: If you have an immune-compromised condition, do not use.

If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

If symptoms of digestive upset occur, stop use and consult your health professional. Use only if safety seal is intact.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store under refrigeration (below 46 degrees F).

General Statements

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Formulation

Supports a healthy gastrointestinal tract and microflora

Gluten free, dairy free and FOS free

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HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax label

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HLC MindLinx Capsules label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
250 mg per serving

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...

L-Glutamine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Sunflower Lecithin, Silica, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax Drug Interactions

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232Drugs
232 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20) 182
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60) 182
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL 34) 182
L-Glutamine 50

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in HLC MindLinx Capsules interact with 232 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 6 ingredients in HLC MindLinx Capsules interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20) Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60) Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL 34) L-Glutamine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in HLC MindLinx Capsules with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20)1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20) full monograph & interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60)1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60) full monograph & interactions

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL 34)1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. lactis.
Since B. lactis preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. lactis preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL 34) full monograph & interactions

L-Glutamine1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
L-Glutamine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for HLC MindLinx Capsules, from the product label.

Pharmax

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Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburg
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
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HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax: Common Questions

Does HLC MindLinx Capsules by Pharmax interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, HLC MindLinx Capsules has a known interaction with 232 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
HLC MindLinx Capsules contains 6 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is it safe to take HLC MindLinx while pregnant or breastfeeding?
L-glutamine is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy. The probiotics are Possibly Safe in pregnancy, but we don't have lactation safety data on file for them. Since evidence is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — they can give you advice tailored to your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
From L-glutamine, you might notice belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, or vomiting — especially if you take higher doses. The probiotics can cause similar GI side effects like bloating or diarrhea, though these are usually mild. If symptoms don't settle within a few days or worsen, check in with your pharmacist.
I'm taking antibiotics. Can I take this at the same time?
No — the live probiotics in HLC MindLinx can be killed by antibiotics if taken together, which defeats their purpose. Separate your antibiotic dose and this product by at least a few hours (morning and evening, for example). Ask your pharmacist for the best timing based on your antibiotic.
Does this actually help with IBS?
Two of the probiotics in this formula — Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis — are rated Possibly Effective for IBS based on the evidence we hold. That means some studies show benefit, but the evidence isn't definitive yet. Results vary from person to person.
I have a weakened immune system. Is this product safe for me?
Probiotics require caution in people with weakened immune systems because of a rare risk of infection. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting HLC MindLinx — they'll want to know your specific situation and may advise you one way or the other.

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The Full Monographs Behind HLC MindLinx Capsules’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Glutamine

Interacts with 50 drugs

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle cell disease complications, but for most...

Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Bifidum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...

Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis is a well-studied probiotic bacterium commonly added to supplements and yogurts to support digestion and gut health. It appears generally safe for most...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

HLC MindLinx Capsules's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 41 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Glutamine 11 references
  1. Miller AL. Therapeutic considerations of L-glutamine: a review of the literature. Altern Med Rev 1999;4:239-48..
  2. Bozzetti F, Biganzoli L, Gavazzi C, et al. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a double-blind randomized study. Nutrition 1997;13:748-51.. PubMed
  3. Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
  4. Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
  5. Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
  6. Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
  7. Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
  8. Laviano A, Molfino A, Lacaria MT, Canelli A, De Leo S, Preziosa I, Rossi Fanelli F. Glutamine supplementation favors weight loss in nondieting obese female patients. A pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2014 Nov;68(11):1264-6. PubMed
  9. Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
  10. Niihara Y, Miller ST, Kanter J, et al. A Phase 3 Trial of l-Glutamine in Sickle Cell Disease. N Engl J Med 2018;379(3):226-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1715971.
  11. Ogden HB, Child RB, Fallowfield JL, et al. Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Low, Medium and High Dose Acute Oral l-Glutamine Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):2953. PubMed

See these in context on the Glutamine monograph →

Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  3. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  5. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  6. Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
  7. Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  3. Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
  4. Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
  5. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  6. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  7. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
  8. Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
  9. Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
  10. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
  13. Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
  14. Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
  15. Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →

Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis 8 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Phuapradit P, Varavithya W, Vathanophas K, et al. Reduction of rotavirus infection in children receiving bifidobacteria-supplemented formula. J Med Assoc Thai 1999;82:S43-8.
  3. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  4. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  5. Taipale TJ, Pienihäkkinen K, Isolauri E, Jokela JT, Söderling EM. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in reducing the risk of infections in early childhood. Pediatr Res. 2016;79(1-1):65-9. PubMed
  6. Amat-Bou M, Garcia-Ribera S, Climent E, et al. Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis Subsp. lactis (BPL1) supplementation in children and adolescents with prader-willi syndrome: A randomized crossover trial. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):3123. PubMed
  7. Mäkelä SM, Forssten SD, Kailajärvi M, et al. Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 on gastrointestinal inflammation induced by a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Br J Clin Ph
  8. Wildt S, Munck LK, Vinter-Jensen L, et al. Probiotic treatment of collagenous colitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2006;12(5):395-401. PubMed

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