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Lactobacillus acidophius
Some strains of L. acidophilus have been studied extensively for
health effects. L. acidophilus is able to survive gastrointenstinal
transit, is resistant to bile and low pH, as well as digestive
enzymes. It is able to adhere to human epithelial cell lines and
human intestinal mucus.[3]A blend of bacterial strains including
L. acidophilus NCFM decreased the incidence of pediatric
diarrhea. L. acidophilus led to a significant decrease in levels
of toxic amines in the blood of dialysis patients with small
bowel bacterial overgrowth. At adequate daily feeding levels,
L. acidophilus may facilitate lactose digestion in lactose-intolerant
subjects.[4]A University of Nebraska study found that feed
supplemented with L. acidophilus L1 and fed to cattle resulted
in a 61% reduction of Escherichia coli 0157:H7. Research has
indicated L. acidophilus may be helpful reducing serum
cholesterol levels.[5]Antibiotics taken orally will also kill
beneficial bacteria, including L. acidophilus.
After a therapy that includes antibiotics, patients are occasionally
instructed to take an L. acidophilus treatment in order to
recolonize the gastrointestinal tract.[3] To that effect, L.
acidophilus is often sold in health stores in pill or powder
form as a nutritional supplement as well as being available in
numerous yogurts. A part of the claims in favor of such treatment
refer to attaining a better digestion thanks to a recovered normal
intestinal flora. L. acidophilus LA-5 produces bacteriocin CH5
that is both antibacterial and inhibitory against certain yeasts and
moulds and is effective against both Salmonella Typhimurium and
Campylobacter jejuni.[3] It has been shown to improve bowel
regularity and has been shown to have a preventative effect
against traveller's diarea, as well has antibiotic related bowel issues.[3]
Because of its relation to gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) L.
acidophilus LA-5 has been associated with positive effects on the
immune system such as increased cytokine, phagocytic activity and
antibody production, as well as phagocytosis of Salmonella, and L.
acidophilus NCFM has even been shown to reduce incidence of
symptoms of fever, cough and runny nose.[3] Anti-inflammatory
effects have also been observed in people consuming L. acidophilus
NCFM.
Additionally L. acidophilus LA-5 has shown to inhibit
growth of breast cancer cells, and positive effects on chemotherapy
patients.[3] An improvement of lipid metabolism has also be linked
to L. acidophilus LA-5.
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