Lactobacillus acidophilus
Use
Lactobacillus
Facts
- Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of several bacteria in the genus Lactobacillus.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus is also important in the fermentation of many foods, from dairy products to fruits and vegetables.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally considered to be beneficial because it produces vitamin K, lactase, and anti-microbial substances such as acidolin, acidolphilin, lactocidin, and bacteriocin.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus is a bacteria that exists in the body and is important in the maintenance of the normal level and consistency of bacteria in the body.