Ingredient

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Lactobacillus acidophilus is an ingredient that helps promote gut health by stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines.

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MFDS ingredient code M285183

What does it do?

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a type of lactic acid bacterium that belongs to probiotics. It is primarily used in pharmaceuticals to improve the intestinal environment and aid digestion. It is mixed with corn starch to enhance stability and permeability.

This ingredient promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria. This helps maintain microbial balance in the gut and improves digestive function. Additionally, it protects the intestinal mucosa, thereby enhancing gut health.

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Good to know

Lactobacillus acidophilus has excellent intestinal colonization ability and is resistant to acid and bile, unlike other lactic acid bacteria. The mixture with corn starch increases the survival rate of the lactic acid bacteria, maximizing the effectiveness.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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