Lactobacillus acidophilus

About :

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• Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of gram positive bacteria in the genus Lactobacillus.

• L. acidophilus is a homofermentative, microaerophilic species, fermenting sugars into lactic acid, and grows readily at rather low pH values (below pH 5.0) and has an optimum growth temperature of around 37 °C (99 °F)

• L. acidophilus is found in the human and animal gastrointestinal tract and mouth

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Uses/Benefits :

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• The strains are commercially used in many dairy products.

• Some strains of L. acidophilus may be considered to have  probiotic characteristics.

• L. acidophilus has been used to control certain types of diarrhea. Consuming L. acidophilus helps put good bacteria into the intestines. This often stops diarrhea.

• Reduce cholesterol levels, Lower the risk of colon cancer, Prevent gastrointestinal ulcers.

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Storage Condition :

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• Lactobacillus acidophilus are usually maintained at a storage temperature of 4°C.