The Anti-allergic Effects of Specific Probiotics

We hypothesize that specifically selected probiotics can alleviate symptoms of allergy in lactose tolerant individuals. Two strains of probiotics, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, and Bifidobacterium adolescentis 7007-05 will be used to create a yogurt product. Additionally a non-probiotic yogurt product will also be made as a placebo. Allergy sufferers will be asked to consume one of the two types of yogurts (blinded) for two months. During the two months there will be 3 sampling days, for blood samples and nasal lavage samples. Additionally Mini Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaires will be filled out weekly over the two months. After the two months of perceived responses as well sample analysis we should have a better idea of how these specific probiotic effect the immune system and allergies.