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lactobacillus-rhamnosus
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Gram-positive lactic acid bacterium; GG strain most-studied probiotic. Colonises GI mucosa; reduces antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (NNT ~7), prevents recurrent UTI, and attenuates infantile eczema. Produces lactic acid, SCFA; modulates mucosal IgA and Treg responses.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | lactobacillus-rhamnosus |
| Name | Lactobacillus rhamnosus |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Class | 06-microbiome |
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