The Health Benefits of Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (L. Rhamnosus)

Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a species of bacteria that occurs in dairy products and the human digestive tract. The genus Lactobacillus refers to the bacteria’s ability to convert sugars to lactic acid. Lactobacillus rhamnosus was once considered a subspecies of L. casei but was subsequently determined to be a species of its own. Like all probiotic bacteria, it has been the subject of recent interest in regard to health benefits that extend beyond the digestive tract.

Strains and Biological Effects

As of 2013, the genomes of 100 strains of L. rhamnosus have been mapped, including the well-studied GG strain¹, …read more