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ArticleBMC complementary medicine and therapies2025

The potential of novel gut microbiota supplement in mitigating gut inflammation, alleviating oxidative stress linked to aging, and improving cognitive function in aged mice.

Kaikwa Wuttisa, Pol Sookpotarom, Benjamaporn Poopan, Chantanapa Chantarangkul, Praewpannarai Jamjuree, Jirapat Namkaew, Thiranut Jaroonwitchawan, Malai Taweechotipatr

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Article in BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

8 authors.

Kaikwa WuttisaInnovative Anatomy Program, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Pol SookpotaromCenter of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand.
Benjamaporn PoopanCenter of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand.
Chantanapa ChantarangkulCenter of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand.
Praewpannarai JamjureeCenter of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand.
Jirapat NamkaewFuturistic Science Research Center, School of Science, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Thiranut JaroonwitchawanFuturistic Science Research Center, School of Science, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand. thiranut.ja@wu.ac.th.
Malai TaweechotipatrCenter of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand. malai@g.swu.ac.th.

Funding

Faculty of Medicine and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University grant number149/2566, grant number 505/2566Fundamental Fund, Thailand Science Research and Innovation 028/2567
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAging is a physiological process that impacts multiple systems of organs. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, and it is a major problem in aging societies. The development of AD is linked to an accumulation of amyloid beta and Tau proteins, which impair cognition and cause memory loss. PURPOSE: We studied whether probiotics strains could protect and how effectively probiotics might delay age-related changes.

methodsTwo probiotics, Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC39-1 and Bifidobacterium animalis MSMC83 strain, were administered orally to mice beginning in middle age and continuing into aged mice. The mice were subsequently monitored and assessed for inflammation and oxidative stress in the colon, brain, and liver tissues, as well as for overall health, over a period of 16 weeks.

resultsWe found aged mice received the combination of these probiotics showed a lower level of inflammatory markers and improved overall health compared to the control group. MSMC39-1 and MSMC83 enhance gut integrity and general well-being in aged mice and result in improved cognitive memory.

conclusionOur findings suggest that these probiotics supplements may be particularly useful in strategies for the prevention of age-related pathologies by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which in turn would slow disease progression. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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AgingCognitionGastrointestinal MicrobiomeInflammationOxidative StressProbioticsAnimalsBifidobacteriumLacticaseibacillus paracaseiMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLAgingAnti-inflammationAntioxidantCognitive functionProbiotics

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PMCPMC11992705

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