L. acidophilus

Lactobacillus /Lac·to·bac·il·lus/ (-bah-sil´us) a genus of the family Lactobacillaceae. They are anaerobic or microaerophilic and occur widely in nature and in the human mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. In the oral cavity, they are found associated with dental caries but have no known etiologic role. Some produce only lactic acid and others produce other end products of fermentation.

Lactobacillus acido´philus a lactobacillus producing the fermented product, acidophilus milk; preparations are used as digestive aids, for the production of B-complex vitamins, and to help prevent infections after antibiotic treatment.

Lactobacillus acidophilus

A bacteria found in yogurt that changes the balance of the bacteria in the intestine in a beneficial way.

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Lactobacillus acidophilus

Etymology: L, lac, milk, bacillum, small rod, acidus, sour; Gk, philein, to love

a bacterium found in milk and dairy products and feces of bottlefed babies and adults. The strain is used to manufacture a fermented milk product. See also acidophilus milk.

Lactobacillus acidophilus,

n See acidophilus.

Lactobacillus acidophilus

A bacterium in yogurt, and in the colon of infants; consumption of L acidophilus may be therapeutic as it prevents overgrowth of opportunistic and/or potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi. See Yogurt.

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Acidophilus
acidophilus milk
blastomycosis
coccidioidomycosis
condensed milk
evaporated milk
fortified milk
histoplasmosis
homogenized milk
Lactinex
low-fat milk
milk
milk fever
milk intolerance
milk of magnesia
milk ring test
modified milk
plaque
proctitis

You want your yogurt to contain the active culture L.

Superfoods Superfoods for Fighting the Flu by Nicholas Tan / Food/cooking/nutrition community

It's important that you're using yogurt that contains L.

I Am Taking Antibiotics and Now I Have a Yeast Infection - Don't ... by Sean Moronse / Health care industry community

Adults, on the other hand, should naturally contain high concentrations of lactobacilli, such as L.

Here's How to Minimize Your Childs Sick Days by Darrell Miller / Health, general community

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