Collinsella intestinalis | Bacteria

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Collinsella intestinalis is a bacterium that has been isolated from human feces and could make processed foods healthier. This bacterium can break down a chemical called fructoselysine which has been associated with chronic diseases and the development of complications in diabetics. It is present in many processed food, including ultra-pasteurized milk, pasta, chocolate, and breakfast cereals. Collinsella intestinalis can also produce ursodeoxycholate, a secondary bile acid, shown to have the capacity to reduce COVID-19 symptoms in patients with severe respiratory distress syndrome.