Embodiments of a method and supplement for preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal distress, including ulcer conditions, in animals such as humans are disclosed. The supplement is in a tablet or capsule form and comprises mastic gum and an emulsifying agent such as lecithin. The supplement may also comprise B vitamins, one or more prebiotics or probiotics, and one or more minerals as well as, pH buffers and flavoring. A disclosed method of preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal distress comprises orally dosing an animal such as a human with the supplement at least once daily.

A composition having Lactobacillus Plantarum strain GMNL-662 for promoting bone regrowth is provided. The Lactobacillus Plantarum strain GMNL-662 has an ability to promote the expression of osteogenic genes, inhibit the expression of osteoclast related genes, and promote the expression of osteogenesis-related cytokine TGF-β, so that the bone loss is improved.

The present invention relates to a novel probiotic composition for regulation of intestinal immunity and, more specifically, to a composition including Lactobacillus johnsonii, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis as active ingredients for suppressing inflammation and/or preventing, ameliorating, or treating inflammatory bowel diseases.

The present invention relates to a novel probiotic composition for regulation of intestinal immunity and, more specifically, to a composition including Lactobacillus johnsonii, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis as active ingredients for suppressing inflammation and/or preventing, ameliorating, or treating inflammatory bowel diseases.

A combination of herbal extracts and a probiotic supplement and formulated as a dietary supplement helps mitigate symptoms of bronchopulmonary disease in conjunction with the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the probiotics. Provided are embodiments of a probiotic nutraceutical composition that delivers 3 strains of Lactobacillus spp. to the gut lining of human subjects to reduce neutrophilic inflammation as a result of or causative agent of bronchopulmonary disease. In addition to the three Lactobacillus spp. strains, the compositions can include herbal extracts from holy basil, turmeric, and vasaka for respiratory relief.

Disclosed are date palm compositions and methods of use of such compositions. Such compositions may be used as part of a growth medium for culture of microorganisms. In certain embodiments, date palm extracts of the disclosure are used as part a culture medium to grow Lactobacilli.

Disclosed herein is a composition including Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under accession number CGMCC 13008 for use in treating sarcopenia and for use in maintaining and/or increasing muscle mass and/or strength in an elderly subject.

The invention relates to methods for promoting SCFA production by gut microbiota by administering a liquid, water-based probiotic composition. The methods are particularly effective at promoting gut health. The invention further relates to methods of promoting intestinal barrier integrity, methods of promoting a tolerogenic gut phenotype, and methods of treating Parkinson's Disease.

The invention relates to methods for promoting SCFA production by gut microbiota by administering a liquid, water-based probiotic composition. The methods are particularly effective at promoting gut health. The invention further relates to methods of promoting intestinal barrier integrity, methods of promoting a tolerogenic gut phenotype, and methods of treating Parkinson's Disease.

Provided is a composition for reducing heart rate, including a lactic acid bacterium belonging to the genus Lactobacillus. A subject is allowed to ingest a composition containing a lactic acid bacterium belonging to the genus Lactobacillus to reduce heart rate of the subject.