Probiotics for the Treatment of Allergic Disease

Probiotics are the first compounds tested to treat allergic disease, which are based on the concept of the hygiene hypothesis. The preliminary results have shown that the use of probiotics reduces the risk of the development of atopic eczema however, additional clinical trials are needed before their approval for use in a wider population. Other immunomodulatory compounds derived from bacteria (CpGs), mycobacteria and helminths are also being tested to prevent allergic disease. [Pg.142]

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