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lactobacillus

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for lactobacillus.

Editorial note

Our current probiotic blend includes Lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus reuteri, lactobacillus paracasei, lactobacillus salivarius, salivarius thermophilus, streptococcus salivarius K12, S.

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Quick take

Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid

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noun

Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for lactobacillus.

noun

Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid

Example sentences

1

Our current probiotic blend includes Lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus reuteri, lactobacillus paracasei, lactobacillus salivarius, salivarius thermophilus, streptococcus salivarius K12, S.

2

Moreover, plant-based proteins like pea proteins have been shown to increase gut-commensal Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus while decreasing pathogenic Bacteroides fragilis.

3

Apparently almost any strain of lactobacillus should be able to make some type of yogurt (each one with a distinct flavor).

4

It seems that the powers that be decided lactobacillus was getting a bit crowded and decided to split it into separate genuses.

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The two strains I see are Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52 and Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 (there may be others I'm unaware of).

6

I like to soak beans for over 24 hours in order to let them start to ferment (lactobacillus, not yeast) a little.

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The first time you get too much lactobacillus hitching a ride on your short ribs will be the last time you skip out on the pre-sear.

8

I asked gemini about it and it suggested I take two probiotics while on the antibiotics, Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.

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And for completeness sake, milk kefir contains many Lactobacillus species that are also a natural part of the mammal microbiome (which makes sense when you think about it; Lactobacillus are named for consuming lactose, an ingredient of mammal milk).

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Warm is also great for useful bacteria, like lactobacillus.

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Greek yogurt is full of lactobacillus bacteria, not fungi.

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Mice fed Lactobacillus regulate stress better.

Quote examples

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I posted some studies above about two probiotic strains that have specifically been studied for mood enhancement aka "psychobiotics": Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52 and Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175.

2

And, the book "The Art of Fermentation", which promotes fermenting beverages, vegetables, etc using wild yeasts and generally yielding foods with various Lactobacillus, is a fantastic read.

3

Most have lactobacillus (which is technically a firmicutes, but considered a "good firmicutes" I guess, and is used to make yoghurt) or bifidobacterium (like Align) which is in a completely separate family (Actinobacteria).

Proper noun examples

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Lactic Acid Bacteria will sour it (Lactobacillus and Pediococcus are two common contaminants).

2

Add lactic ferments (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use lactobacillus in a sentence?

Our current probiotic blend includes Lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus reuteri, lactobacillus paracasei, lactobacillus salivarius, salivarius thermophilus, streptococcus salivarius K12, S.

What does lactobacillus mean?

Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid

What part of speech is lactobacillus?

lactobacillus is commonly used as noun.