title: [Consumption of the probiotic Lactobacillus planctarum CECT 7315/7316 improves general health in the elderly subjects].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Ageing induces changes in gut microbiota that may affect the quality of life. In this work we analyze the effect of Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316 on the regulation of intestinal transit and on nutritional status.
  
  
  METHODS
  We carried out a double-blind, randomized and controlled by placebo clinical trial. We evaluated the evolution of the weekly defecation frequency and blood levels of total proteins, albumin, cholesterol and reactive C-protein.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7315/7316 helps to regulate intestinal transit and improves the nutritional status in elderly.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Consumption of functional foods containing L. plantarum CECT 7315/7316 improves the quality of life in elderly subjects.
authors: AB-BIOTICS SA, Cerdañola del Vallés, Spain.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Bosch Gallego
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Espadaler Mazo
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Méndez Sánchez
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Pérez Carre
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Farrán Codina
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Audivert Brugué
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Bonachera Sierra
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Cuñé Castellana
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005772:Gastrointestinal Transit; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D048191:Lactiplantibacillus plantarum; D008297:Male; D009752:Nutritional Status; D019936:Probiotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011788:Quality of Life