Genus

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus

3678 Research articles
19 Conditions studied

Health overview

Lactobacillus is a researched microorganism studied for its potential role in human health. Current research explores interactions with the gut microbiome, immune function, inflammation, metabolism and other health-related areas.

Evidence summary

  • Research volume: 3678 published studies
  • Health areas studied: Digestive health, immune function, inflammation, metabolic health and microbiome research
  • Research status: Clinical studies, reviews and meta-analyses are available. Effects depend on the specific species and strain.

Taxonomic classification

Lactobacillus

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Scientific classification

  • Type: genus
  • Taxonomic level: genus

Scientific background

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Mechanisms studied

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Research evidence

3678 published studies connected to this microbe

Selected research publications

Effectiveness of probiotic supplementation in managing depressive symptoms and inflammatory status in patients with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Year: 2026

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Comparative effectiveness of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics in preventing dental caries: a meta-analysis from an oral microbiota modulation perspective.

Journal: BMC oral health

Year: 2026

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Effects of probiotic supplementation on intestinal microbiota in patients with diabetes/prediabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Journal: The British journal of nutrition

Year: 2026

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Effects of Probiotics on Markers of Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress and Damage Associated with Inflammation in Non-communicable Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials.

Journal: Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins

Year: 2026

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Comparative effectiveness and safety of probiotics with psychotropic potential in mental health benefits in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Journal: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

Year: 2026

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Conditions investigated

Inflammation 381 publications Irritable bowel syndrome 130 publications Constipation 115 publications Inflammatory bowel disease 104 publications Obesity 92 publications Atopic dermatitis 91 publications Allergy 83 publications Necrotizing enterocolitis 77 publications Antibiotic-associated diarrhea 77 publications Ulcerative colitis 64 publications Eczema 60 publications Type 2 diabetes 51 publications Metabolic syndrome 27 publications Infant colic 21 publications Metabolic Health 14 publications Clostridioides difficile infection 5 publications Crohn disease 5 publications Digestive Health 4 publications Immune health 3 publications

Safety information

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