Lactobacillus species, have been used in promoting health benefits throughout the world, for a variety of conditions supported by scientific studies (see Refs).
Improving health of the digestive tract
Increasing immune function
Decreasing cholesterol and lipid levels
Decreasing prevalence of vaginal infections.
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A role of Probiotics in defense against enteric pathogens, treatment of contaminated bowel syndrome, or re-constituting the intestinal flora after antibiotic use is conceptually sound (Gabriella et al 2001,Intestinal Microbiology,2001,2(1):27-42