Effect of a dietary supplement containing probiotic bacteria plus vitamins and minerals on common cold infections and cellular immune parameters

Petra Winkler, Michael de Vrese, C. Laue, Jürgen Schrezenmeir

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics · 2005 · 115 citations · 0 references

Abstract

These data indicate that the intake of a dietary supplement containing probiotic bacteria plus vitamins and minerals during a period of at least three months in winter/spring may reduce the incidence and the severity of symptoms in common cold infections in otherwise healthy adults. This may be due to stimulated cellular immunity.