Evidence supporting the use of: Lactobacillus gasseri
For the body system: Peyer’s patches
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Lactobacillus gasseri is a probiotic bacterium that has been studied for its effects on the immune system, including its interaction with Peyer's patches—specialized lymphoid tissues in the small intestine that play a critical role in mucosal immunity. Scientific research, primarily in animal models and in vitro studies, has shown that certain strains of L. gasseri can modulate immune responses by interacting with gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), which includes Peyer’s patches. Some studies suggest that L. gasseri may enhance the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA), influence the balance of T-helper cells, and support the maturation of immune cells in the gut.
However, direct evidence in humans for L. gasseri specifically supporting Peyer's patches is limited. Most of the clinical evidence focuses on general gut health, modulation of inflammation, and support of the overall immune system rather than explicit, targeted effects on Peyer’s patches. Thus, while the biological plausibility exists and some preclinical data support an immune-modulating role, the evidence is not robust or specific enough for a higher rating.
In summary, there is some scientific validation—mainly from preclinical research—that L. gasseri can influence gut immune tissues like Peyer’s patches, but human data are lacking and the evidence is still emerging.
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bacillus subtilis
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bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
colostrum
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
immunoglobin G
inulin
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
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lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
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turkey tail mushroom
vitamin A
vitamin D
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Chitin-Glucan Complex
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Other body systems supported by lactobacillus gasseri
Digestive SystemFemale Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Immune System
Intestinal System
Large Intestines (Colon)
Peyer’s patches
Small Intestines
Stomach
Vagina