Microbial Colonization of Oral Probiotics

Assessment of Colonisation of Probiotic Bacterium Streptococcus Salivarius in the Oral Cavity

The aim of this study is to evaluate the colonization efficacy of probiotic lozenges and powders containing specific prebiotics in healthy adults

This is a double-blind, randomized controlled colonization pilot study with no cross over to evaluate the colonization efficacy of lozenges and powders containing two different commercially available probiotic bacteria (S. salivarius K12 ) or S. salivarius M18 with or without 2 different prebiotic sugars or their combinations.

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the 12 groups consuming probiotic lozenge or powder containing Streptococcus salivarius K12 or S. salivarius M18 with or without prebiotics (e.g. sugars that may promote probiotic activity) over a seven day period. Saliva samples will be collected at predetermined time points pre and post intervention. Colonisation efficacy will be determined by enumerating the probiotic in the saliva samples using standard microbiological techniques.

Inclusion criteria:

1. Male or Female 18y - 80y age
2. In general good health 18 - 80 years of age.
3. Practice good oral hygiene.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Have a history of autoimmune disease or are immunocompromised.
2. Are on concurrent antibiotic therapy or regular antibiotic use within last 1 week
3. History of allergy (e.g. dairy).