MGYG-HGUT-04045 | Bacteria

Taxonomic level
Bacteria
Firmicutes
Bacilli
Lactobacillales
Lactobacillaceae
Lactobacillus
MGYG-HGUT-04045
As a staple organism in the dairy industry, Lactobacillus casei is associated with potential health benefits such as lowering blood levels of cholesterol, improving the function of the immune system, and preventing obesity and metabolic syndrome. Since the mechanisms behind these benefits are not entirely understood, further research is required to confirm the puported effects.
Assessment
Probiotic
 
36%
of Healthy Europeans have it.
 
0.03%
is the highest relative amount we have seen.
Detected in
7/7
reference groups.
Median amount detected:
Healthy Europeans
0%
Users, all
0%
Non-industrial lifestyle
0%
Users, high diversity
0%
Users, low diversity
0%
Overweight
0%
Obese
0%