New Study Finds Probiotic Helpful in Eliminating Staph Aureus Bacteria
- Immune Health • December 5, 2018
Here is another reason to consider probiotic supplementation
A new study published by Thai researchers shows that a probiotic called Bacillus subtilis can help eliminate the sometimes harmful Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Staph aureus is known to cause serious antibiotic-resistant infections in humans, called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
“Probiotics frequently are recommended as dietary supplements to improve digestive health,” said NIAID director Anthony S. Fauci, MD. “This is one of the first studies to describe precisely how they may work to provide health benefits. The possibility that oral Bacillus might be an effective alternative to antibiotic treatment for some conditions is scientifically intriguing and definitely worthy of further exploration.”