Probiotic Berry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Lifeable
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic Berry Flavor 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
Probiotic Berry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Lifeable with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 268 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bacillus coagulans, Inulin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Berry Flavor by Lifeable
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This probiotic gummy contains two active ingredients. Bacillus coagulans is a live bacterial strain that supports gut health.
Inulin is a dietary fiber that acts as a prebiotic — it feeds the good bacteria already in your gut. The gummies also contain a blend of inactive ingredients including pectin (for the gel texture), black carrot concentrate and hibiscus extract (for color and flavor), and maltitol and isomalt (sweeteners).
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on available evidence. Inulin is possibly effective for constipation, obesity, and diabetes.
However, evidence for inulin's effect on diabetes is mixed — it may help with blood sugar control, but we can't say for certain it lowers blood sugar. For other conditions listed — antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't established well enough for us to rate it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both ingredients are generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but the safety data has limits. Inulin commonly causes gas, bloating, diarrhea, or stomach cramps, especially at higher doses over 30 grams — these are mild but worth knowing about.
Bacillus coagulans carries a theoretical concern: in severely immunocompromised patients (including premature infants) or those with central lines, probiotics have occasionally caused serious bloodstream infections. In healthy people with normal immune systems, this risk is much lower, but it's worth discussing with your doctor if you fall into a high-risk group.
Pregnancy and lactation safety data for Bacillus coagulans isn't on file; inulin is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding in food amounts, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist about supplement-level doses.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist if you take antibiotics — separate the timing so the antibiotic doesn't kill off the live probiotic organisms. If you take diabetes medication, mention this product so they can watch for low blood sugar.
No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This probiotic may help with constipation or IBS symptoms. If you're on antibiotics or diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist first — timing and drug interactions matter.
If you're severely immunocompromised or have a central venous catheter, talk to your doctor before starting any probiotic.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Probiotic Berry Flavor, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Lifeable |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 850023062048 |
| Net contents | 60 Gummy(ies) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 313384 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Gummy Or Jelly |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic Berry Flavor by Lifeable, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Bacillus coagulans | 50 mg | -- |
| Sugar Alcohol | 4 Gram(s) | -- |
| Inulin | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Maltitol, Isomalt, Water, Pectin, Black Carrot Concentrate, Hibiscus Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Vegetable Oil, Natural Flavors, Carnauba Wax
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General Statements
Don't sacrifice great taste for great health. Lifeable gummy vitamins and supplements are bursting with nutrients and fruit flavors so you will actually enjoy taking them. Lifeable - Health gone tasty!
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) gummies per day. Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Do not exceed suggested serving size.
Precautions
Do not exceed suggested serving size.
If you have a medical condition, are taking medication, or are pregnant or nursing, ask a doctor before using.
Not for children under 2 years of age due to risk of choking.
Do not use this product if safety seal under cap is torn or missing.
Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Formulation
Product of Israel Packaged in the USA
Sugar free
Digestive support
Vegan
Gluten free Nut free
Does not contain eggs, wheat (gluten), milk, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, soy or shellfish. Processed in a nut free facility.
Formula
Probiotic with prebiotic fiber 5 billion CFU per serving
OU (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
OU (Kosher)
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.
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Probiotic Berry Flavor by Lifeable label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic Berry Flavor by Lifeable
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container30 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.
Bacillus coagulans
Interacts with182 drugs
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...
Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactionsInulin
Interacts with86 drugs
Inulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements an...
Inulin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Maltitol, Isomalt, Water, Pectin, Black Carrot Concentrate, Hibiscus Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Vegetable Oil, Natural Flavors, Carnauba Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic Berry Flavor by Lifeable Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Lifeable Probiotic Berry Flavor has documented interactions with two medication types.
Bacillus coagulans, one of the two active ingredients, interacts with antibiotics — taking them at the same time may kill off the live organisms in the probiotic and reduce its effectiveness. It's a Moderate interaction, so timing matters: separate your antibiotic and probiotic doses.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The other active ingredient, inulin, has a Minor interaction with diabetes medications. Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with these drugs, though the evidence isn't conclusive.
If you take diabetes medication, this is worth a quick check-in with your doctor or pharmacist.
Altogether, these interactions span 267 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic Berry Flavor interact with 268 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Probiotic Berry Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bacillus coagulans Inulin
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Probiotic Berry Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic Berry Flavor 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.
Bacillus coagulans
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans 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 B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.
Inulin
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that inulin improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes; however, it is unclear if it has hypoglycemic effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic Berry Flavor, from the product label.
Lifeable
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- Lifeable
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11204
- Phone Number
- 1-855-889-6757
- Web Address
- www.lifeable.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic Berry Flavor’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Bacillus Coagulans
Interacts with 182 drugsBacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph → Herb & supplement monographInulin
Interacts with 86 drugsInulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements and processed foods. It may help with regu...
Read the full Inulin monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Probiotic Berry Flavor'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 37 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.
Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
- Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
- Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
- Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
- Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
- Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
- Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
- MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
- Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
- De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
- Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
- 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.
- Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
- Albarillo FS, Shah U, Joyce C, Slade D. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis. J Glob Infect Dis. 2020;12(3):119-123. PubMed
- Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
- Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
- Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
- 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
- Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
- Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
- Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed
Inulin 17 references
- Williams CM. Effects of inulin on lipid parameters in humans. J Nutr 1999 Jul;129(7 Suppl):1471S-3S. PubMed
- Pedersen A, Sandstrom B, Van Amelsvoort JM. The effect of ingestion of inulin on blood lipids and gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy females. Br J Nutr 1997;78:215-22. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
- Dehghan P, Gargari BP, Jafar-Abadi MA, Aliasgharzadeh A. Inulin controls inflammation and metabolic endotoxemia in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized-controlled clinical trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2014;65(1):117-23. PubMed
- Guess ND, Dornhorst A, Oliver N, Frost GS. A randomised crossover trial: the effect of inulin on glucose homeostasis in subtypes of prediabetes. Ann Nutr Metab 2016;68(1):26-34. PubMed
- Marteau P, Jacobs H, Cazaubiel M, Signoret C, Prevel JM, Housez B. Effects of chicory inulin in constipated elderly people: a double-blind controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2011;62(2):164-70. PubMed
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