Preferred Label : Micronutrient-Fortified Probiotic Yogurt;
NCIt definition : An micronutrient-fortified fermented dairy product with potential positive immunomodulatory
activity. Micronutrient-fortified probiotic yogurt contains various micronutrients
in addition to beneficial microorganisms, such as strains of Lactobacillus. Probiotic
Lactobacillus strains have been shown to protect against gastrointestinal and urogenital
infections, to moderate diarrheal episodes, and to increase CD4 T-lymphocyte counts.
In immunocompromised subjects, micronutrient supplementation may also increase CD4
T-lymphocyte counts.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL375828;
Origin ID : C70677;
UMLS CUI : C2347124;
Semantic type(s)
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