Lactobacillus acidophilus: NCBI 1579, [species]

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| "Bacillus acidophilus" Moro 1900| "Thermobacterium intestinale" Orla-Jensen et al. 1936| ATCC 4356| Bacillus acidophilus| BCRC 10695| CCUG 5917| CIP 76.13| DSM 20079| IFO 13951| JCM 1132| Lactobacillus acidophilus| Lactobacillus acidophilus (Moro 1900) Hansen and Mocquot 1970| Lactobacillus acidophilus B6T7| Lactobacillus acidophilus Johnson et al. 1980| Lactobacillus sp. JCM 1033| Lactobacillus sp. JCM 1034| Lactobacillus sp. JCM 1035| LMG 13550| LMG 9433| LMG:13550| LMG:9433| NBRC 13951| NCTC 12980| NRRL B-4495| Thermobacterium intestinale| VKM B-1660

1. Gut Health: Lactobacillus acidophilus is considered a "friendly" or beneficial bacterium that naturally resides in the human gut. It contributes to a healthy gut environment by producing lactic acid and other compounds that help maintain the pH balance in the gut, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.

2. Digestive Health: This probiotic strain may aid in promoting digestive health by assisting in the breakdown of lactose (the sugar in milk) in individuals who are lactose intolerant. It also helps ferment dietary fibers, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as lactate and acetate, which support gut health.

3. Immune Support: Lactobacillus acidophilus may contribute to supporting the immune system by enhancing the activity of certain immune cells and promoting a balanced immune response. This bacterium is believed to stimulate the production of cytokines that regulate immune function.

4. Vaginal Health: Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the key beneficial bacteria that populate the vaginal microbiota in healthy individuals. It helps maintain an acidic pH in the vagina, creating an environment that discourages the growth of harmful pathogens and supports vaginal health.

5. Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: Some strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus produce substances that can inhibit the growth of certain harmful bacteria and fungi, potentially offering protection against infections.

6. Potential for Skin Health: In topical applications or skincare products, Lactobacillus acidophilus may have a role in supporting skin health by promoting a balanced skin microbiota and aiding in the management of certain skin conditions.

7. May Alleviate Gastrointestinal Issues: Some individuals may find relief from certain gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with the use of Lactobacillus acidophilus-containing probiotic supplements or foods.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
• AI Engines For more Details: Perplexity  Kagi Labs  You 

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• 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 acidophilus impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.32625657320022583	0.6824355125427246	Limdunavirus LN03	Parent Taxa
0.30599161982536316	0.6795851588249207	Skunavirus LP9404	Parent Taxa

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Lactobacillus acidophilus

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart