Preferred Label : Lactobacillus-based Probiotic Capsule;
NCIt synonyms : Lactobacillus-based Capsule;
NCIt definition : A capsule containing a strain of the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus with potential
antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities. As a dietary supplement, Lactobacillus,
a naturally-occurring bacteria, may improve digestion and help maintain adequate colonization
of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by modulating the composition of the normal microflora.
Because it produces lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide and other substances during
fermentation, this bacterium creates an acidic environment that is unfavorable for
pathogens. In addition, during colonization of the GI tract, this bacterium adheres
to human epithelial cells and forms a protective barrier, thereby preventing the attachment
of pathogens. Dietary supplementation with this bacterium has been shown to enhance
innate and acquired immunity.;
Origin ID : C120549;
UMLS CUI : C4054669;
Semantic type(s)
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