Probiotics in non-dairy foods; Lactobacillus plantarum 299v
This article once again reminds me that not all probiotics are created equal. The bacteria has to be non-pathogenic and adhere well to the mucosa as well as perform biological activities beneficial to the host (that’s us…). Lactobacillus acidophilis strain DDS-1 is commonly used because it meets these criteria. The article examines another type of bacteria commonly in use.
AJCN — Abstracts: Molin 73 (2): 380S