Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) is a commonly used probiotic found in the human gastrointestinal tract and vagina, as well as in fermented foods, dairy, and in supplemental form. L. acidophilus seems to be a safe and effective adjuvant treatment for diarrhea.
Lactobacillus acidophilus is most often used for Gut Health.
Lactobacillus acidophilus is most often used for Gut Health.
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.
