Lactobacillus Caseii and the Immune System
December 21, 2009 | Grace Denniss | Comments 0
Lactobacillus Caseii is closely related to Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Lactobacillus Rhamnosus. It secretes “peptidoglycan”, which supports the natural defences of the body and stimulates immune responses in the intestinal tract.
Lactobacillus Caseii:
- Increases circulation of IgA (immunoglobulin A) in infants infected with rotavirus and concomitant bouts of diarrhea
- Exhibits immune-enhancing effects, by producing “bacteriocins” – compounds that restrict the growth of pathogens in the small intestine
- Resists digestive enzymes, easing its passage through the stomach
- Lessens winter infections in elderly persons (Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, 2003)
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