Bacteria
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a lactic acid bacterium that lives in the human gut and is used in yogurt and other fermented dairy products.
What it is studied for
The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.
All 10 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating
Key studies
The most recent publications linked to Lactobacillus acidophilus's ratings.
Health-Promoting Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Its Technological Applications in Fermented Food Products and Beverages2024A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Lactobacillus acidophilus for Treating Acute Gastroenteritis in Children2022Lactobacillus and intestinal diseases: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.2022Lactobacillus acidophilus LB: a useful pharmabiotic for the treatment of digestive disorders2020The Gut Microbiome, Lactobacillus Acidophilus; Relation with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.2019
All 7 studiesEvery publication linked to Lactobacillus acidophilusWhy people take it
Gut Health24.7%
Immune Support24.1%
Essential Health22.3%
Detox11.2%
Energy6.6%
Women's Hormones2%
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
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