We’ve already discussed what good probiotics do our gut health, as well as in preventing allergies and eczema.
In a new study, scientists even reinforced this anti-allergy powers by http://”>genetically engineering Lactococcus lactis bacteria to secrete murine interleukin-10 (IL-10), and subsequently help treat food sensitivities and intolerances.
Writing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Frossard reports that oral administration of this non-pathogenic strain effectively reduced food-induced anaphylaxis (severe allergic response) in mice and suppressed the production of an antibody capable of initiating the most powerful immune reactions.
The results of the animal trial is published online at the Journal of Allergy …read more

Welcome to this month’s Theme Day here at b5media’s Science and Health Channel. If you’re interested in what things food can do other than just stave off hunger, get yourself a cup of tea and sit back. You’re in for a long, but very informative reading…
Where to go if…
… you have the flu? Grace at FluPatrol itemizes which helps and which don’t, and tells us that chicken soup does work wonders when you have flu or colds.
… you’re ready to shift your baby to solids? Angela at Breastfeeding123 discusses all you have to know when starting your baby on …read more