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The effect of probiotic supplements on cognitive outcomes and neuroplasticity in elderly ischemic stroke survivors

  • By

  • Xiaohong Zheng

  • Wei Chen

  • Kai Hong

  • Jiaqing Chen

  • Yuebin Lin

  • Jiehua Yang

  • June 22, 2026

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    The study involved 223 elderly ischemic stroke survivors, divided into a Conventional Group and a Supplement Group receiving probiotics.

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    Post-treatment, the Supplement Group showed significant improvements in neurotrophic, cognitive, and motor functions compared to the Conventional Group.

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    Nutritional parameters like BDNF, hemoglobin, and albumin levels significantly increased in the Supplement Group after probiotic treatment.

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    Cognitive assessments indicated higher MMSE and HDS scores and lower CDR scores in the Supplement Group, reflecting improved cognitive function.

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    The Supplement Group experienced fewer gastrointestinal adverse events, suggesting probiotics may enhance recovery while being well-tolerated.

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The effect of probiotic supplements on cognitive outcomes and neuroplasticity in elderly ischemic stroke survivors

  • by Xiaohong Zheng, Wei Chen, Kai Hong, Jiaqing Chen, Yuebin Lin, Jiehua Yang

  • June 22, 2026

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