Scientific Evidence

The beneficial effects of Actimel have been researched for more than 15 years. During this time, 24 publications of clinical studies have been conducted on over 3000 subjects supporting the health benefits of Actimel. They show that Actimel helps support the body's defences*

Scientific evidence

Published clinical studies demonstrating global beneficial effects of Actimel daily consumption on natural defences:


A randomized prospective double blind controlled trial on effects of long-term consumption of fermented milk containing Lactobacillus casei in pre-school children with allergic asthma and/or rhinitis

Giovannini M, Agostoni C, Riva E, Salvini F, Ruscitto A, Zuccotti GV, Radaelli G.

Pediatr Res. 2007 Aug;62(2):215-20.
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Use of probiotic Lactobacillus preparation to prevent diarrhoea associated with antibiotics: randomised double blind placebo controlled trial

Hickson M, D'Souza AL, Muthu N, Rogers TR, Want S, Rajkumar C, Bulpitt CJ.

BMJ. 2007 Jul 14;335(7610):80.
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Effects of Probiotic Lactobacillus Casei DN-114 001 in Prevention of Radiation-Induced Diarrhea: Results from Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Nutritional Trial

Giralt J, Regadera JP, Verges R, Romero J, de la Fuente I, Biete A, Villoria J, Cobo JM, Guarner F.

Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 Jul 15;71(4):1213-9.
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Effects of a specially designed fermented milk product containing probiotic Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 and the eradication of H. pylori in children: a prospective randomized double-blind study

Sýkora J, Valecková K, Amlerová J, Siala K, Dedek P, Watkins S, Varvarovská J, Stozický F, Pazdiora P, Schwarz J.

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep;39(8):692-8.
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The effect of fermented yogurt on the prevention of diarrhea in a healthy adult population

Pereg D, Kimhi O, Tirosh A, Orr N, Kayouf R, Lishner M.

Am J Infect Control. 2005 Mar;33(2):122-5.
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Effect of fermented milk containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei DN-114001 on winter infections in free-living elderly subjects: a randomised, controlled pilot study

Turchet P, Laurenzano M, Auboiron S, Antoine JM.

J Nutr Health Aging. 2003;7(2):75-7.
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Feasibility studies to control acute diarrhoea in children by feeding fermented milk preparations Actimel and Indian Dahi

Agarwal KN, Bhasin SK.

Eur J Clin Nutr. 2002 Dec;56 Suppl 4:S56-9.
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Lactobacillus casei in the control of acute diarrhea--a pilot study

Agarwal KN, Bhasin SK, Faridi MM, Mathur M, Gupta S.

Indian Pediatr. 2001 Aug;38(8):905-10.
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Multicentric study of the effect of milk fermented by Lactobacillus casei on the incidence of diarrhoea

Pedone CA, Arnaud CC, Postaire ER, Bouley CF, Reinert P.

Int J Clin Pract. 2000 Nov;54(9):568-71.
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The effect of supplementation with milk fermented by Lactobacillus casei (strain DN-114 001) on acute diarrhoea in children attending day care centres

Pedone CA, Bernabeu AO, Postaire ER, Bouley CF, Reinert P.

Int J Clin Pract. 1999 Apr-May;53(3):179-84.
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Published clinical studies supporting Actimel's effects on immune system:


Immunomodulatory effects of the intake of fermented milk with Lactobacillus casei DN114001 in lactating mothers and their children

Ortiz-Andrellucchi A, Sánchez-Villegas A, Rodríguez-Gallego C, Lemes A, Molero T, Soria A, Peña-Quintana L, Santana M, Ramírez O, García J, Cabrera F, Cobo J, Serra-Majem L.

Br J Nutr. 2008 Oct;100(4):834-45.
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Probiotic, as well as conventional yogurt, can enhance the stimulated production of proinflammatory cytokines

Meyer AL, Elmadfa I, Herbacek I, Micksche M.

J Hum Nutr Diet. 2007 Dec;20(6):590-8.
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Effect of a probiotics supplementation on respiratory infections and immune and hormonal parameters during intense military training

Tiollier E, Chennaoui M, Gomez-Merino D, Drogou C, Filaire E, Guezennec CY.

Mil Med. 2007 Sep;172(9):1006-11.
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Daily intake of probiotic as well as conventional yogurt has a stimulating effect on cellular immunity in young healthy women

Meyer AL, Micksche M, Herbacek I, Elmadfa I.

Ann Nutr Metab. 2006;50(3):282-9.
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The effect of milk fermented by yogurt cultures plus Lactobacillus casei DN-114001 on the immune response of subjects under academic examination stress

Marcos A, Wärnberg J, Nova E, Gómez S, Alvarez A, Alvarez R, Mateos JA, Cobo JM.

Eur J Nutr. 2004 Dec;43(6):381-9.
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Daily ingestion of fermented milk containing Lactobacillus casei DN114001 improves innate-defense capacity in healthy middle-aged people

Parra MD, Martínez de Morentin BE, Cobo JM, Mateos A, Martínez JA.

J Physiol Biochem. 2004 Jun;60(2):85-91.
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Monocyte function in healthy middle-aged people receiving fermented milk containing Lactobacillus casei

Parra D, De Morentin BM, Cobo JM, Mateos A, Martinez JA.

J Nutr Health Aging. 2004;8(4):208-11.
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The effect of fermented milk containing Lactobacillus casei on the immune response to exercise

Pujol P, Huguet J, Drobnic F, Banquells M, Ruiz O, Galilea P, Segarra N, Aguilera S, Burnat A, Mateos JA, Postaire ER.

Sports Med, Training and Rehab. 2000;9(3):209-223.
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New insights in the validation of systemic biomarkers for the evaluation of the immunoregulatory properties of milk fermented with yogurt culture and Lactobacillus casei (Actimel®): A prospective trial

Yoon H, Dubarry M, Bouley C, Meredith C, Portier A, Tome D, Renevot O, Blachon JL, Dugas B, Drewitt P, Postaire E.

Int J Immunotherapy. 1999;15(2):79-89.
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Published clinical studies supporting Actimel's effects on intestinal microflora:


Effect of Lactobacillus casei DN-114001 application on the activity of fecal enzymes in children after liver transplantation

Pawlowska J, Klewicka E, Czubkowski P, Motyl I, Jankowska I, Libudzisz Z, Teisseyre M, Gliwicz D, Cukrowska B.

Transplant Proc. 2007 Dec;39(10):3219-21.
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Milk fermented with yogurt cultures and Lactobacillus casei compared with yogurt and gelled milk: influence on intestinal microflora in healthy infants

Guerin-Danan C, Chabanet C, Pedone C, Popot F, Vaissade P, Bouley C, Szylit O, Andrieux C.

Am J Clin Nutr. 1998 Jan;67(1):111-7.
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Published clinical studies on the survival of the L. casei Imunitass (DN-114 001 / CNCM I-1518) in the digestive tract:


Modulation of Lactobacillus casei in ileal and fecal samples from healthy volunteers after consumption of a fermented milk containing Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001Rif

Rochet V, Rigottier-Gois L, Levenez F, Cadiou J, Marteau P, Bresson JL, Goupil-Feillerat N, Doré J.

Can J Microbiol. 2008 Aug;54(8):660-7.
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Survival of Lactobacillus casei in the human digestive tract after consumption of fermented milk

Oozeer R, Leplingard A, Mater DD, Mogenet A, Michelin R, Seksek I, Marteau P, Doré J, Bresson JL, Corthier G.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2006 Aug;72(8):5615-7.
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Effects of orally administered Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 on the composition or activities of the dominant faecal microbiota in healthy humans

Rochet V, Rigottier-Gois L, Sutren M, Krementscki MN, Andrieux C, Furet JP, Tailliez P, Levenez F, Mogenet A, Bresson JL, Méance S, Cayuela C, Leplingard A, Doré J.

Br J Nutr. 2006 Feb;95(2):421-9.
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New clinical studies measuring Actimel's benefit on body's natural defences, presented in international congresses and to be published in 2009


A new randomized double blind controlled study measuring Actimel effects on natural defences of 599 children during winter period. (awaiting publication)

Presented in Congresses

XII Congress of Pediatricians of Russia; 19-22 Feb 2008 Moscow, Russia.
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A new randomized double blind controlled study measuring Actimel effects on natural defences of 1000 adults during winter period. (awaiting publication)

Presented in Congresses

2nd European Conference on Probiotics and their Applications; 15-17 Oct 2008 Cracow, Poland.
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A new randomized double blind controlled study measuring Actimel effects on natural defences of 239 firemen during training period. (awaiting publication)

Presented in Congresses

World Congress of Sports Medicine; 18-23 Nov 2008 Barcelona, Spain.
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A new randomized double blind controlled study measuring Actimel effects on natural defences of 1072 seniors during winter period. (awaiting publication)

Presented in Congresses

European Union Geriatrics Society (EUGMS); 3-6 Sept 2008 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Two new pilot (86 seniors) and confirmatory (222 seniors) randomized double blind controlled studies measuring Actimel effects on the natural defences of seniors during vaccination period. (awaiting publication)

Presented in Congresses

3rd European Influenza Conference; 14-17 Sept 2008 Villamoura, Portugal.
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British Society of Immunology; 18 Nov 2008 Glasgow Scotland, UK.
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2nd Vaccine Congress; 7-9 Dec 2008 Boston, USA.
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*Actimel is scientifically proven to help support your body's natural defences when 1-2 bottles are consumed everyday as part of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

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