Hippocrates Health Search Results from the Invisible Web

lactobacillus acidophilus: Health Search Results from the Invisible Web

Health Search Results powered by CloserLook Search
:: Definition :: Further Reading Search results last updated: 5/8/2009

lactobacillus acidophilus - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Lactobacillus acidophilus: The bacteria found in milk and fermented milk products, particularly yogurt with "live cultures" of L. acidophilus. L. acidophilus assists with the digestive process within the intestinal tract. It can be decimated by the use of antibiotics, and many health professionals urge people to use probiotics to counter this unfortunate side effect of antibiotic use. ...
[ read more.. ]

Further Reading on lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Bacterial Vaginosis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment options for bacterial vaginosis...own. 1 This happens when the vaginal lactobacilli organisms increase to their normal levels, and...For decades, some women have used Lactobacillus ...
  • Probiotics - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    ...digestive system. The largest group of probiotic bacteria in the intestine is lactic acid bacteria, of which Lactobacillus ...intestine is lactic acid bacteria, of which Lactobacillus ...
  • Alternative Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) ( WebMD )
    WebMD provides an overview of alternative treatments used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...and quality of life. In the study, researchers primarily used the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus and...
  • Vaginitis and Vaginal Infections ( WebMD )
    Vaginal Infections , or vaginitis , are a common health problem for women . Learn more about the types ...for 24 hours prior to seeing the doctor. Eating yogurt containing live acidophilus cultures (or...
  • Vaginal Yeast Infections - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Various conditions , such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis , can cause vaginal symptoms ...of yeast cells. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus , help keep other organisms-like...


  • lactobacillus acidophilus-oral ( eMedicineHealth )

DISCLAIMER: The content provided by this site and/or this page is for information purposes only. Closerlook Search Services Inc. does not warrant or guarantee accuracy or timeliness of any information returned on this page even if such information appears in any search results accessed through Closerlook Search Services Inc. website properties.