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Calpis Confirms that Lactobacillus Acidophilus Strain L-92 Helps Alleviates Atopic Dermatitis
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Tokyo, May 30, 2006 - (JCN) - Calpis announced on May 29 that it
has discovered a unique property of lactobacillus acidophilus strain
L-92, a kind of lactic acid bacteria.
In collaboration with Aichi Gakusen University, the company's R&D
division has confirmed that an intake of milk fermented by L-92 helps
alleviates atopic dermatitis. In particular, it substantially
relieves the skin symptoms and itching.
Further, the int...
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