Probiotics Could Delay Infection, Reduce Symptoms In Unvaccinated People Exposed To COVID-19 Patients

Researchers hope their findings come as a timely intervention as the country witnesses a surge in hospital admissions and deaths from respiratory illnesses. (Credit: pixabay/ Alicia_Harper)

Researchers have made a fascinating discovery about probiotics and their role in preventing COVID-19 infection. Their study suggests that probiotics, particularly lactobacillus, could delay infection and reduce symptoms in unvaccinated people who had been in contact with COVID-19 patients in their household.

The study, led by Duke Health researchers, suggests that the use of probiotics is a simple and inexpensive approach to treating people after exposure to COVID-19. The results of the study were published in Clinical Nutrition.