Evidence supporting the use of: Lactobacillus kefiri
For the health condition: Diarrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Lactobacillus kefiri is a probiotic bacterium commonly found in kefir, a fermented milk product. There is some scientific evidence supporting its use for diarrhea, though the overall quality and quantity of research is limited, resulting in a moderate-to-low evidence rating.

Several studies have established that various strains of Lactobacillus can help reduce the duration and severity of different types of diarrhea, particularly antibiotic-associated diarrhea and infectious diarrhea. L. kefiri specifically has shown promise in laboratory and animal studies: it produces antimicrobial substances and can inhibit the growth of certain enteropathogenic bacteria, which may account for its beneficial effects. A few small human studies and clinical reports suggest that regular consumption of kefir containing L. kefiri may help restore gut flora balance and reduce the incidence or duration of diarrhea in both adults and children.

However, most clinical studies to date have tested mixed probiotic products or kefir as a whole, rather than isolated L. kefiri strains. Thus, while there is biological plausibility and preliminary clinical data, large, well-controlled human trials specifically investigating L. kefiri for diarrhea are lacking. As a result, the use of L. kefiri for diarrhea is based on limited direct scientific validation, justifying a relatively low but nonzero evidence rating.

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