2007 Volume 21 Issue 2 Pages 143-147
Milk whey culture with Propionibacterium freudenreichii is a prebiotic preparation isolated from Swiss cheese. It selectively stimulates the growth of Bifidobacteria through the action of its component 1, 4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid. Recent reports have shown that this foodstuff ameliorates experimental colitis and human ulcerative colitis. We discuss the characteristics and the therapeutic application of this foodstuff for patients with ulcerative colitis.