Yamamoto Nutrition Lactobacillus Reuteri 30 tablets

One of the most studied and highly effective lactobacilli is Lactobacillus reuteri, which is usually found in the intestinal mucosa of newborns from the first hours of life, as it is an important part of immunity, passed from mother to child, ensuring the first protective anti-inflammatory actions in the gut. It is no coincidence that it has proven to be one of the safest probiotic strains used today in pediatrics, where it is applied not only for its great benefits as a probiotic but also in cases of irritating colic, which often affects newborns, especially those fed with formula.

On the other hand, in adults, its concentration may decrease in stressful situations and reduced immunity, when it exhibits a beneficial "immunomodulatory" effect, in inflammatory conditions, digestive tract infections, and during long-term antibiotic use. For this purpose, it is especially useful in cases of diarrhea, gastroenteritis (providing protection against rotaviruses), irritable bowel syndrome, neutralizing diarrhea exacerbation and shortening recovery time. It can also help with atopic dermatitis and urogenital system infections (e.g., Candida). It works by producing "reuterin" - a substance with antimicrobial, lactic acid, and acetic acid effects, which, by lowering the pH of the digestive tract, neutralizes the growth of pathogenic microbes such as Escherichia coli. During clinical trials, L. reuteri also showed resistance to Salmonella typhimurium bacteria - a pathogen that can be contracted from high-risk foods such as raw meat, eggs, and poultry. It is also recommended for treating Helicobacter pylori, which damages the stomach and causes painful disorders such as gastritis and ulcers.

 

L. reuteri is also used to improve oral health, as it prevents the production of Streptococcus mutans - a bacterium that causes tooth decay. L. reuteri also helps prevent gingivitis (gum disease).

BEYOND THE INTESTINES....

More and more studies confirm that a good condition of the gut flora helps improve cardiovascular health.

If we want to enjoy a healthy heart and good circulation, one of the first factors to consider is the need to maintain a "safe" cholesterol level in the blood, considering that hypercholesterolemia is one of the main risks to our cardiovascular health.

In many physiological situations in which they participate and affect our health, probiotic bacteria prove to be one of the most avant-garde alternatives to control blood cholesterol levels through certain specific mechanisms.

 

Lactobacilli, such as Lactobacillus reuteri, produce exopolysaccharides, i.e., fibers that can trap cholesterol and prevent its absorption, and also produce bile salt hydrolase (BSH) - a complex of enzymes that reduces cholesterol absorption from food in the intestine and is later eliminated with feces. Indeed, as with all fats, conjugated bile acids are required for cholesterol to be absorbed. Therefore, taking Lactobacillus reuteri increases cholesterol excretion with feces by breaking the chemical bonds of conjugated bile acids. Other related mechanisms are being thoroughly analyzed, but due to this additional effect on cardiovascular health, the use of Lactobacillus reuteri is increasingly considered a supplement to a balanced diet, physical exercise, and specific dietary supplements such as omega-3, citrus fruit bioflavonoids like bergamot, phytosterols, and vitamin K2.