Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a type of bacteria found in the normal gut microflora in humans. Its main role is to produce the enzyme lactase. This enzyme breaks down the sugar lactose, which is found in dairy, into lactic acid.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is considered to be particularly important for female intimate health as certain L. rhamnosus strains also colonise in the vaginal environment.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus has numerous benefits and uses for the digestive system. It helps prevent or treat various types of gastro-intestinal infections and diarrhea. It also helps stimulate the immune system responses and helps prevent certain allergic symptoms.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus can be often found in a variety of fermented dairy products such as yogurt, cheeses, milk, and other dairy products.
Fermented cabbage is rich in friendly bacteria, including several strains of Lactobacillus.
Kefir grains are a combination of lactic acid bacteria and yeast, fermented into a thin drink. Its precise microbial composition varies, but L. rhamnosus is always present.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is also available as a supplement with friendly strains of bacteria.
Administration of friendly strains of bacteria is associated with a reduced risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) by 42%.
Information source:
Probiotics for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hempel S et al. JAMA 2012;307:1959–69. Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children. Goldenberg JZ et al. Cochrane database Syst Rev 2013;5:CD006095.
About 20% of women normally have Candida (a type of fungus) in the vagina without having any symptoms.
Information source:
Vulvovaginal candidosis. Jack D Sobel. Lancet 2007;369:1961-71. (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60917-9)
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A healthier, happier quality of life starts with your unique microbiome.