Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to a combination of Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8, Bifidobacterium bifidum M 20/5 and Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3 and maintenance of upper respiratory tract defence against pathogens (ID 931, further assessment) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2012, Pages

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Author keywords

Bifidobacterium bifidum; Bifidobacterium longum; health claims; Lactobacillus gasseri; M 20 5; PA 16 8; pathogens; SP 07 3; upper respiratory tract

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EID: 84944894057     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2718     Document Type: Article

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