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    2001
    High Quality

    Probiotics in primary prevention of atopic disease: a randomised placebo-controlled trial

    Kalliomaki M, Salminen S, Arvilommi H

    Published in The Lancet

    Key Findings

    Perinatal LGG halved the frequency of atopic eczema in at-risk children at age two (23% vs 46%).

    Conclusions

    Early LGG may reduce early atopic eczema in high-risk infants.

    Limitations

    Single centre; later trials less consistent.

    Supplements Studied

    Atopic eczema was diagnosed in 23% of children receiving Lactobacillus GG versus 46% receiving placebo.

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Perinatal LGG halved the frequency of atopic eczema in at-risk children at age two (23% vs 46%).

    Related Health Concerns

    Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

    Study Details

    Year:2001
    Sample Size:159
    Quality Score:7/10

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