Lactobacillus sporogenes is a misnomer for Bacillus coagulans, a bacteria that produces lactic acid and can improve symptoms of IBS. It can inhibit harmful pathogens, improve vaginal flora, and potentially lower cholesterol levels. It is considered safe and commonly used in health supplements, but has not been clinically proven to aid weight loss or detoxification.
Lactobacillus sporogenes is a common name used to incorrectly classify Bacillus coagulans, a type of bacteria reported to improve pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is classified as a lactic acid-forming bacterial species because it produces lactic acid when it ferments and breaks down glucose. It was first identified by scientists in 1933.
The estrogen part of lactobacillus sporogenes derives from its ability to produce spores, which can multiply and spread. Sporogenes thrive best in temperatures ranging from 95 to 122 °F (30 to 55 °C). Characteristically, they resemble small pill-shaped bars, which can be interconnected and form long chains. They thrive in conditions with a measure of acidity (pH) of 5.5 to 6.5, which is a common pH level in the stomach and intestines.
Reproductive, lactobacillus sporogenes thrives and multiplies in the stomach. Scientists have observed that it can inhibit the multiplication of harmful pathogens, protecting the stomach from ailments such as diarrhea, constipation or stomach cramps. From there, it multiplies and usually enters the intestinal tract, where it can have a preventative effect against potentially dangerous pathogens.
According to researchers, lactobacillus sporogenes can improve various health conditions. It has been clinically shown to reduce abdominal pain associated with IBS, a commonly reported symptom. It can also improve the proliferation of flora in the vaginal canal, preventing vaginal infections. Some evidence also suggests that it may increase the body’s immune response by inhibiting dangerous pathogens from infecting the stomach or intestinal tract.
In animal studies, lactobacillus sporogenes has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. Foods containing it, such as fermented milk, have been shown to lower cholesterol levels in rats. The researchers hypothesize that sporogenes bind to cholesterol in the intestinal tract, preventing it from seeping into the blood. However, the researchers emphasize that these findings have not been replicated in humans.
In the Western world, lactobacillus sporogenes is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also included it in its Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) list, due to its reported safety. Lactobacillus sporogeens is commonly used in health and dietary supplements that claim to promote intestinal flora. It is also approved by the US and the European Union for use in livestock.
Some health companies claim that lactobacillus sporogenes may also promote weight loss. Although it may prevent diarrhea, constipation, or stomach cramps, it has never been clinically indicated as an effective weight loss aid. It is also commonly used in colon cleansers, which claim it can detoxify the colon. There have been virtually no studies showing that it can eliminate or reduce intestinal toxins, and some experts maintain that these toxins do not even exist.
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