Online article:  Actimel boosts white cell production in stressed students 
 
12/08/2004 - The probiotic drink Actimel appeared to boost the immune system
in students consuming the drink during examination periods, report Spanish
researchers.

http://nutraingredients.com/news/news-NG.asp?n=54132-actimel-boosts-whitehtt
p://nutraingredients.com/news/news-NG.asp?n=54132-actimel-boosts-white

Lymphocytes are responsible for the production of antibodies. Probiotics
have previously been associated with improved immunity. Recent results found
mothers taking probiotic supplements to have higher levels of an
anti-inflammatory molecule in their breast milk, which could offer their
babies better protection against disease.

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Does anyone know what anti-inflammatory molecule they are referring to?
Probably will be be engineered for adult inflammation sooner or later. 
Judy Ritchie

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