Abstract: A novel strain of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, ssp. bulgaricus, including probiotic compositions comprising the bacteria, and methods for using the bacteria and/or the compositions for treatments of diseased states and boosting immune response.

Abstract: A novel strain of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, ssp. bulgaricus, including probiotic compositions comprising the bacteria, and methods for using the bacteria and/or the compositions for treatments of diseased states and boosting immune response.

Abstract: A probiotic composition and method for the treatment of obesity. The probiotic composition comprises a culture having Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus lactic acid bacteria and a carbohydrate enriched media, whereby the culture and media are combined and allowed to ferment until a desired ratio of the Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus organisms as well as a desired number of total organisms per dose are achieved. Once the desired ratios are achieved, the composition is concentrated and lyophilized. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of providing a probiotic composition of the present invention and administering the composition to a patient for the treatment of obesity.