Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Description
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a strain of Beneficial Lactobacillus Bacteria that resides in the Human Digestive Tract. This strain was first thought to be a subspecies of Lactobacillus acidophilus, then thought to be a subspecies of Lactobacillus casei. In 1989 it was reclassified as a separate species.
Health Benefits of Lactobacillus rhamnosus
The health benefits of Lactobacillus rhamnosus are similar to those of Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Digestive System
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may alleviate (Pseudomembranous) Colitis. [1]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may improve the Digestive System’s Immune function in Crohn's Disease patients. [2]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may help to prevent and treat Diarrhea. [3]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may facilitate the healing of Ulcers - Gastric. [4]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may help to reverse Intestinal Permeability. [5]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus adheres to the Cells of the Intestinal Wall without damaging the Intestinal Wall (this aspect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus accounts for many of its beneficial effects in the Digestive System). [6]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may alleviate Intestinal Cramps in Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients. [7]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may be useful for the treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome. [8]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis. [9]
Excretory System
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may help to prevent Urinary Tract Infections. [10]
Immune System
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may alleviate (Food) Allergies. [11]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may counteract various types of Bacterial & Viral Diseases. [12]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may inhibit Candida albicans. [13]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [14]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may counteract Escherichia coli It may compete with Escherichia coli for adherence to intestinal epithelial cells. [15]
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