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    2010
    High Quality

    Lactobacillus GG in the prevention of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections in children who attend day care centers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    Hojsak I, Snovak N, Abdovic S

    Published in Clinical Nutrition

    Key Findings

    LGG reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infections and of respiratory infections lasting more than three days.

    Conclusions

    Modest reduction in common childhood infections.

    Limitations

    Open setting, self-reported illness.

    Supplements Studied

    LGG reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infections and of respiratory infections lasting longer than three days.

    Outcomes Measured

    Immune Function

    LGG reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infections in children attending day care.

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:281
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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