Lactobacillus Acidophilus
by Scimat
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Lactobacillus Acidophilus
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Scimat
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Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic bacteria are present in acidophilous milk (in addition to lactocci), a healthy drink. They metabolize milk sugar (lactose) and produce lactic acid. They also produce bacteriocins against pathogenic foodborne bacteria. Bacteria in this image were cultured from 'health food' capsules and photographed by SEM. L. acidophilus also form the predominant fauna in the vagina. These bacteria ferment lactic acid and produce an acidic environment that inhibits the growth of other bacteria and protects the vagina from pathogenic infection.
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April 12th, 2016
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