Lactobacillus Casei belongs to the genus Lactobacillus, is a Gram-positive bacterium, does not produce spores, has no flagella, does not move, and ferments lactose and does not liquefy gelatin as a parthenogenetic heterozygote; the optimal growth temperature is 37°C, and its G+C content is 45.6% to 47.2%; the bacteria vary in length, with square ends, often in chains; the colonies are rough, off-white, and sometimes slightly yellow, and can ferment a variety of sugars. Lactobacillus casei exists in the human oral cavity, intestinal contents, feces, and vagina, and is also often found in milk and cheese, dairy products, feed, dough, and garbage.
The Function of Lactobacillus casei
1. Lactobacillus casei, as one of the probiotics, is used as a fermentation agent and fermentation aid for dairy products such as milk, yogurt, soy milk, cream, and cheese. Especially in cheese, it adapts to the high salt content and low pH value of cheese, and increases the flavor and promotes the maturation of cheese by metabolizing some important amino acids.
2. The special thing about the functional yogurt produced by combining sugar-free yogurt with Lactobacillus casei is that, on the one hand, no sucrose and monosaccharides are added to the raw materials, but xylitol is used as a functional sweetener to avoid increasing blood sugar.
3. Lactobacillus casei has good acid resistance and bile resistance, can reduce plasma cholesterol, enhance the host's nonspecific resistance to microbial pathogens, accelerate the removal of intestinal pathogens, and enhance intestinal permeability, thereby preventing food allergies and acute diarrhea.
4. Lactobacillus casei can also increase anti-low-density lipid oxidation antibodies and lymphocytes, and significantly enhance the phagocytic effect of granulocytes, thereby regulating host immunity and preventing the occurrence of diseases.
5. Improves gut health: Lactobacillus casei has been shown to improve gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, reducing intestinal inflammation, and helping digest lactose.
6. Immune system support: Lactobacillus casei has been shown to stimulate the immune system, which increases the production of antibodies and other immune cells that help fight infection.
7. Reduces inflammation: Lactobacillus casei has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, which is beneficial for people with inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases.
8. Improves respiratory health: Lactobacillus casei has been shown to improve respiratory health by reducing the duration and severity of respiratory infections and reducing the risk of asthma.
9. Oral health: Lactobacillus casei has been shown to improve oral health by reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Overall, Lactobacillus casei is a very beneficial probiotic strain with a variety of health benefits. It is found in various probiotic supplements and fermented foods.
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