A New Perspective on the Role of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the Prevention and Treatment of Allergic Diseases and Cancer
Remigiusz Olędzki, Kristi Kerner · 2026
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Remigiusz Olędzki and Kristi Kerner review a friendly gut bacterium as a candidate ally against allergy and cancer, in a 2026 narrative article. Lactobacillus acidophilus lives in the gut and is widely used as a probiotic. Literature mainly from 2019 to 2026 covers live bacteria, killed preparations and the liquid they grow in.
Studies report anti-allergy effects and the ability to slow cancer cell growth and trigger their death in dishes and animal models. The bacterium spurs protective compounds, including short-chain fatty acids and surface sugars, and steadies the gut wall. Immune signalling changes thread through most findings. The authors place the microbe inside modern natural and functional medicine, with human proof still developing.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Remigiusz Olędzki, Kristi Kerner |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 89753 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |