Lactobacillus: NCBI 1578, [genus]

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| Lactobacillus| Lactobacillus Beijerinck 1901 (Approved Lists 1980) emend. Cai et al. 2012| Lactobacillus Beijerinck 1901 (Approved Lists 1980) emend. Haakensen et al. 2009| Paralactobacillus| Paralactobacillus Leisner et al. 2000

1. Gut Health: Lactobacillus species are among the beneficial bacteria found in the gut microbiota. They contribute to maintaining a balanced gut environment, aiding in digestion, nutrient absorption, and supporting a healthy immune system. Lactobacillus strains can help inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut, potentially reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections.

2. Probiotic Effects: Many Lactobacillus species are used as probiotics. When consumed in adequate amounts, they may confer health benefits by positively modulating the gut microbiota composition. Probiotic Lactobacillus strains are believed to support digestive health, alleviate symptoms of diarrhea, and potentially reduce the severity and duration of certain gastrointestinal infections.

3. Immune Support: Some Lactobacillus strains may help modulate immune responses, potentially reducing the risk of certain allergic conditions, such as eczema, and enhancing immune function.

4. Vaginal Health: Certain Lactobacillus species, such as Lactobacillus crispatus and Lactobacillus jensenii, are natural inhabitants of the vaginal microbiota. They play a vital role in maintaining a healthy acidic environment in the vagina, which helps protect against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections.

5. Potential Metabolic Benefits: Some research suggests that certain Lactobacillus strains might have a role in improving metabolic health by influencing glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and potentially contributing to weight management. However, more research is needed in this area.

6. Oral Health: Some Lactobacillus strains are being studied for their potential role in supporting oral health. They may help inhibit the growth of harmful oral bacteria, reducing the risk of dental caries and gum disease.

7. Mental Health: There's emerging research exploring the gut-brain axis and the potential impact of gut microbiota, including Lactobacillus species, on mental health. Some studies suggest a possible link between gut health and mental well-being.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
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Legend

• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Lactobacillus impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.31324973702430725	0.5703188180923462	Variovorax	Parent Taxa
0.27068808674812317	0.46014487743377686	Halomonas	Parent Taxa

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Lactobacillus

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart