1994 Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 15-20
Fermented milk prepared withLactobacillus acidophilusSBT2062, Streptococcus salivariussubsp.thermophilusSBT1035 andafidobacterium longumSBT2928 was administered at 250g/day for 20 days to nine constipated female volunteers, ranging from 20 to 54 years (average 30.9 years). By the administration of fermented milk, stool frequencies were significantly increased and improvement of constipation was observed. In addition, a significant increase in the number of fecal bifidobacteria was noted for the fermented- milk feeding. The populations of fecal bifidobacteria to total bacteria for the feeding were also increased, whereas that of fecal bacteroides to total bacteria was significantly decreased. The rate of occurrence ofClostridium perfringensfor the feeding was decreased. Fecal lactate content was significantly increased. However, fecal acetate content and pH were not changed by the administration.
