Lactobacillus
Gut flora genus
Lactobacillus is the formal scientific genus name for a group of lactic acid–producing bacteria, italicized in technical writing according to taxonomic convention: Lactobacillus acidophilus is commonly used in probiotic supplements.
The genus includes dozens of species found in fermented foods and the human microbiome. (Lowercase lactobacillus is the informal common noun.)
Healthful live microorganism supplement
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
Bifidobacterium · commensalism · mutualism · intestinal · digestion · colonization · microorganism · symbiosis
Fermented milk product
- kefirCultured milk drink
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
sourdough · cheese · miso · tempeh · kombucha · curd · buttermilk · starter culture
Taxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- rod-shapedLong and cylindrical
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
culture · colony · cell-wall · strain · morphology · taxonomy · prokaryote · cytoplasm
Gastrointestinal system condition
- immunityProtected from harm
- IBSIntestinal motility disorder
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- oral healthState of mouth, teeth, gums
probiotic
Healthful live microorganism supplement
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
prebiotic · Bifidobacterium · commensalism · mutualism · intestinal · digestion · colonization · microorganism · symbiosis
yogurt
Fermented milk product
- kefirCultured milk drink
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
pickles · sourdough · cheese · miso · tempeh · kombucha · curd · buttermilk · starter culture · fermented milk
genus
Taxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- rod-shapedLong and cylindrical
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
microorganism · culture · colony · cell-wall · strain · morphology · taxonomy · prokaryote · cytoplasm · DNA
digestive health
Gastrointestinal system condition
- immunityProtected from harm
- IBSIntestinal motility disorder
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- fermentationyeast, brewers yeast, wine fermentation, wine yeast, wild yeast
- GeneraHomo, Quercus, Rosa, Capra, Lepus
- microbiologybacteria, bacterium, microbe, microbes, microorganisms
- bacteriaE. coli, Clostridium, Salmonella, salmonella, Pseudomonas
- yogurt makingmilk, cultures, starter cultures, fermentation, incubation
- Food Microbiologybacterial growth, microbial growth, spoilage, pathogens, pathogen