Randomized, Two Arm, Parallel Group, Open Label, Single Center Prospective Study of the Fecal Recovery of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium Animalis Subspecies Lactis (BB-12) in Healthy Humans Following Daily Consumption of ProNutrients Probiotic Powder Sachet
Randomized, Two Arm, Parallel Group, Open Label, Single Center Prospective Study of the Fecal Recovery of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium Animalis Subspecies Lactis (BB-12) in Healthy Humans Following Daily Consumption of ProNutrients Probiotic Powder Sachet
The main hypothesis of this study is that there will be a significant increase of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12) in the stool of healthy humans following daily consumption of a probiotic supplement containing these specific strains of probiotic bacteria.
To demonstrate recovery of live probiotic bacteria in the stool.
Inclusion Criteria:
Are between 18-70 years of age. Have regular bowel movements. Are willing and able to attend study visits, undergo limited blood and urine testing, take the nutritional supplement according to the instructions provided.
Are willing to collect four stool specimens and bring them to the study site.
Exclusion Criteria:
Are unwilling to follow the dietary guidelines of the study. Are lactose-intolerant or have allergies to milk or wheat. Have had drug or alcohol problems within the previous year. Are or plan to become pregnant over the next 3 months.