Lactobacillus salivarius is a probiotic bacteria species that has been found to live in the gastrointestinal tract and exert a range of therapeutic properties including suppression of pathogenic bacteria.
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Uses
Lactobacillus salivarius has been found to be of benefit in the alleviation of the symptom flatulence in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome.
Benefits
Lactobacillus salivarius is just one of the many strains of probiotic bacteria that play an important role in human health. There’s a lot of evidence suggesting taking this strain, along with the others, can help in many gastrointestinal problems (especially diarrhea caused by antibiotics) and the lactose-intolerant often take probiotics to help digest dairy.There’s even studies that suggest probiotics could lower cholesterol and blood pressure. If you’re a healthy person, but your immune system is feeling a little sluggish, reaching for probiotics might help there, too.
L. salivarius is found in the mouth and the small intestine. Not only could it be useful for maintaining dental health, but studies also suggest it could help improve gastrointestinal problems like irritable bowel syndrome. With much of your immune system found in your gut, this strain actually works to keep bacteria levels balanced in the small intestine. Because of this, like many strains, L. salivarius is thought to play a big role in boosting the immune system.
Cautions
No side effects are known.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
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References
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactobacillus_salivarius
GlobalHealingCenter, http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/lactobacillus-salivarius-the-health-benefits-of-probiotics/