Evidence supporting the use of: Lactobacillus delbrueckii lactis
For the health condition: Antibiotics (side effects of)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis is a probiotic bacterium commonly found in fermented dairy products and is one of several Lactobacillus strains studied for their role in mitigating the side effects of antibiotics—particularly antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). Scientific evidence indicates that probiotics, including various Lactobacillus strains, can help restore gut microbiota disrupted by antibiotic therapy, thereby reducing the risk and severity of diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have shown that certain probiotics can prevent or reduce the incidence of AAD. However, most studies have focused on L. rhamnosus GG, L. acidophilus, and L. casei. There is less direct research specifically on L. delbrueckii subsp. lactis, though it is often included as part of multi-strain probiotic formulations that demonstrate efficacy. Some data suggest that fermented dairy products containing L. delbrueckii subsp. lactis (such as yogurt) can help maintain gut health during antibiotic treatment, likely due to the general probiotic effect rather than unique properties of this subspecies.

In summary, while there is moderate scientific evidence (rating: 3) supporting the use of L. delbrueckii subsp. lactis as part of probiotic strategies to alleviate the gastrointestinal side effects of antibiotics, more direct, high-quality studies on this specific subspecies are needed. Its use is justified mainly as part of broader probiotic interventions.

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Other health conditions supported by Lactobacillus delbrueckii lactis

Antibiotics (side effects of)
Colitis
Diarrhea
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Lactose Intolerance

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