Lacticaseibacillus paracasei

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (L. paracasei), formerly known as Lactobacillus paracasei, is a type of probiotic found in the human gastrointestinal tract, as well as in fermented foods and dairy. It is also available as a supplement.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Is cultured milk beneficial for people with IBS-C?

People with irritable bowel syndrome and constipation who drank cultured milk with probiotics experienced decreases in intestinal transit time, fecal pH, and three markers of inflammation, as well as improvements in several constipation symptoms. However, the lack of a control group in this study means that these findings should be viewed with caution.