Lactobacillusor lactobacillus are known to many under the term “probiotics”. They are among the beneficial bacteria that strengthen our immune system and keep the environment in the intestine and vagina in a good balance. The so-called prebiotics serve as food for such bacterial cultures. In 2018, Lactobacillus was declared“Microbe of the Year”chosen.

What exactly is Lactobacillus?

Lactobacillus is a genus of mostly rod-shaped bacteria that produce lactic acid through fermentation and are therefore also classified as lactic acid bacteria. Lactobacillus plays an important role in the production of dairy products or beer specialties such as Berliner Weisse. Above all, however, certain lactic acid bacteria ensure an "acidic environment" in humans, i.e. one with a pH value below 7.

What is special about Lactobacillus?

This “acidic environment” increases theResistance to possible pathogensA sufficient number of lactobacilli is also necessary to limit the proliferation of putrefactive bacteria (coliform bacteria) and thustheIntestinal flora in balanceto keepThe coli bacterium Escherichia coli functions as a vitamin producer (especiallyVitamin K), but pathogenic strains also belong to this species, which are among the most common causes of infectious diseases. The non-pathogenic Lactobacillusproduces lactic acid, acetic acid, vitamins and digestive enzymesIf there are not enough of the helpful lactobacilli in the intestine, the food consumed cannot be digested sufficiently and forms harmful residues in the body, which limit well-being and increase susceptibility to disease.

Use of Lactobacillus for the vaginal flora

Lactobacillus is also important for a healthy vaginal flora. Stress, poor nutrition (lots of white flour and refined sugar), taking antibiotics, butExcessive hygiene can also cause the pH value of the vaginal flora to rise too much, which promotes fungal infections in particular. To prevent this, the additional intake ofLactic acid bacteria as dietary supplementsmake sense.

Why should I buy Lactobacillus from Medicom?

The best known and most important lactic acid bacterium is Lactobacillus acidophilus. It is found in our preparations “Nobilin probiotic cultures" and "Nobilin Cranberry“. Both dietary supplements provide the probiotic cultures of lactic acid bacteria inCombined with other health-promoting ingredients to increase effectiveness for your well-being.