Lactic Acid Bacillus
(Earlier known as Lactobacillus sporogenes)
Lactic Acid Bacillus belongs to the group of lactic acid bacilli that are characterized by their ability to produce lactic acid from fermentable sugars. The Lactic acid bacteria are the most predominant clinically used bacterial species as a Probiotic.
It is a gram positive, aerobic and facultative anaerobic organism with terminal spores. It is a organism of choice over other lactobacilli in having many advantages
The spores are viable for a long time and propagate well in the intestine, surviving gastric acidity and bile juice. Probiotic microbial culture must reach the intestinal tract in a viable state and in sufficient numbers.
Lactic Acid Bacillus manufactured by Sanzyme Ltd, is a lactic acid producing and spore forming bacteria. It has all the characteristics of resistance to high temperatures and acid. It grows well, colonizes in intestine and produces L(+) lactic acid, which has got better metabolic rate compared to DL or D(-) type of lactic acid produced by most of the traditional probiotics. Spores are capable of germination and development into living microorganisms. They also produce antibacterial substances called bacteriocin. Their use in humans for various gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, IBS etc., and other diseases as well as in aqua and vet, have been well documented.
When they are administered to animals through feed or water, they can transform into active bacterial cells in existing specific environmental conditions such as body temperature, acidity, bile and other secretions of the upper digestive tract. This is the ideal and desirable character of Lactic Acid Bacillus as probiotics i.e., transforming from spores to vegetative forms. Thereafter, reproduction and cell growth continue throughout the intestinal tract and are eventually passed in animal waste. Thus, spores are superior microbial cultures, because they can withstand adverse conditions.
Lactic Acid Bacillus from Sanzyme Ltd is…
- Characterised by excellent stability and preservability with constant potency compared to non-sporulating vegetative form of bacteria.
- Stability in the intestine and high rate of germination.
- Inhibits the propagation of pathogenic and putrefying bacteria that cause abnormal fermentation in the intestine, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia and nutritional disturbances.
- During antibiotic therapy, LAB helps normalizing intestinal disturbances and restores normal flora.
- Large doses can be safely administered for prolonged periods, as it shows no adverse effects.
- Compatible with most of the drugs.
- It is non-pathogenic and non-toxic.
The benefits of Lactic Acid Bacillus and other probiotics documented for humans have also been documented for aqua and vet. The indications for humans include
- Diarrhea of various causes.
- Infantile, weaning, and neonatal diarrhea
- To prevent antibiotic induced G.I. Disorders
- Antibiotic associated diarrhea
- Pseudo membranous colitis
- Constipation
- Anorexia
- Aphthous stomatitis, glossitis
- Along with ORT
- Lactose intolerance
- For better absorption of micro-nutrients during diseases.
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