PD Probiotics, Malnutrition, and Health-related Quality of Life

In a controlled trial that randomized 116 PD patients into a probiotic and a control group, 2 months of probiotics reduced inflammation markers (HS-CRP and IL-6), and significantly improved serum albumin, upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness. The probiotic group also had higher physical and social functioning scores.

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Tags: Biochemical, Physical Functioning, Probiotic Supplementation