Probiotic HPSS Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic HPSS 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 HPSS is a dietary supplement by Metabolic Maintenance with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Probiotic Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic HPSS by Metabolic Maintenance
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
Low disclosure
Probiotic HPSS contains five active probiotic strains: Lactobacillus salivarius Ls-33, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA14, Streptococcus thermophilus St-21, and Lactobacillus plantarum. These are live beneficial bacteria that support your gut microbiome.
The inactive ingredients are rice dextrin, a vegetarian capsule, and gellan gum.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L. acidophilus has possibly effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease, and the evidence for acute respiratory distress syndrome isn't reliable enough to rate.
For Streptococcus thermophilus, the evidence is insufficient to rate it for any of the conditions we have data on — antibiotic-associated diarrhea, bacterial vaginosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, constipation, diabetes, and diabetic nephropathy. We hold no effectiveness ratings for the other three strains in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L. acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Gastrointestinal side effects — epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, and burping — can occur when taking L. acidophilus with other probiotics, but these events are uncommon.
There is a theoretical concern that live probiotic organisms could cause rare infections (bacteremia, sepsis, abscess, endocarditis, meningitis) in some patients, though most documented cases are thought to stem from bacteria already present in the body moving to areas where they shouldn't be. Streptococcus thermophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy people but warrants caution in those with weakened immune systems.
Limited safety data exist for probiotic supplements in pregnancy, though probiotics from food are typically considered acceptable.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antibiotics, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — Lactobacillus acidophilus may be killed off if you take them at the same time, reducing the probiotic's effectiveness. We could not check three of the five strains for interactions, so it's worth confirming the full picture with your healthcare provider.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with certain digestive and urinary tract concerns if L. acidophilus is effective for your condition — but you'll want to confirm that with your own doctor. If you take antibiotics, timing is critical: space out your doses.
People with weakened immune systems should talk with their healthcare provider before starting. Run your full medication list through our checker to make sure.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2013.
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 HPSS, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Metabolic Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838287007036 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 25102 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic HPSS by Metabolic Maintenance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus salivarius Ls-33 | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus LA14 | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 60000000000 CFU | -- |
| Streptococcus thermophilus St-21 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Dextrin, vegetarian capsule, Gellan Gum
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Storage
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Refrigeration helpful, but not required.
General Statements
Manufactured in a GMP Certified Facility
703001A EXP 12/12
CONDITION SPECIFIC
(high-potency, shelf stable)
This high-potency, shelf stable probiotic blend supports the digestive and immune systems. Targeted release, acid-resistant capsules help maximize bioavailability.
V-01
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Formula
60 BILLION, 5 STRAINS
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: One (1) capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Formulation
Soy, Gluten and Dairy-free.
Precautions
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Seals/Symbols
flora{image}FIT(R) probiotics
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Probiotic HPSS by Metabolic Maintenance label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic HPSS by Metabolic Maintenance
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Probiotic Blend
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...
Probiotic Blend monograph & interactions- › Lactobacillus salivarius Ls-33
- › Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus LA14
- › Streptococcus thermophilus St-21
- › Lactobacillus plantarum
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Dextrin, Vegetarian capsule, Gellan Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic HPSS by Metabolic Maintenance Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Probiotic HPSS by Metabolic Maintenance contains five probiotic strains, and we have interaction data for two of them: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Streptococcus thermophilus.
Of these, only L. acidophilus shows documented interactions — a Moderate-severity concern with antibiotic drugs. Taking antibiotics at the same time as L. acidophilus may kill off a significant number of the live organisms in the supplement, making it less effective.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Streptococcus thermophilus, which we were able to check, has no interactions documented in our data. However, we could not check three other ingredients: Lactobacillus salivarius Ls-33, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, and Lactobacillus plantarum.
That means we don't hold data on whether they interact with any medications.
Always separate the timing of antibiotics and probiotics by at least a few hours — your doctor or pharmacist can advise on the best schedule for you. Use the medication checker below to see how your exact drugs line up with this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic HPSS interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Probiotic HPSS interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + 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 HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Probiotic HPSS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic HPSS with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Probiotic Blend
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic HPSS, from the product label.
Metabolic Maintenance
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- Metabolic Maintenance Products
- Street Address
- PO Box 940
- City
- Sisters
- State
- Oregon
- ZipCode
- 97759
- Web Address
- www.metabolicmaintenance.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic HPSS’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus 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 monographStreptococcus Thermophilus
Streptococcus thermophilus is a friendly bacterium used as a probiotic, often combined with other strains in yogurt and supplements. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people and may...
Read the full Streptococcus Thermophilus monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Probiotic HPSS'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 36 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.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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- 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.
- 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
- Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 →
Streptococcus Thermophilus 21 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
- Dolatkhah N, Hajifaraji M, Abbasalizadeh F, Aghamohammadzadeh N, Mehrabi Y, Abbasi MM. Is there a value for probiotic supplements in gestational diabetes mellitus? A randomized clinical trial. J Health Popul Nutr. 2015;33:25. PubMed
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