Lactobacillus reuteri in bovine milk fermented decreases the oral carriage of mutans streptococci.
- 2004-09
- International Journal of Food Microbiology 95(2)
- H. Nikawa
- S. Makihira
- Hidefumi Fukushima
- H. Nishimura
- Yoshie Ozaki
- K. Ishida
- S. Darmawan
- T. Hamada
- K. Hara
- A. Matsumoto
- T. Takemoto
- R. Aimi
- PubMed: 15282133
- DOI: 10.1016/J.IJFOODMICRO.2004.03.006
Abstract
The effect of Lactobacillus reuteri against one of the major cariogenic organism, Streptococcus mutans, was studied. Yogurt products containing L.reuteri showed a significant growth inhibitory effect against S. mutans, whilst yoghurts with lactobaccilli other than L. reuteri did not show such inhibition. Further, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial demonstrated that consuming yogurt with L. reuteri significantly reduced the oral carriage of mutans streptococci, compared with the placebo yogurt.
Research Insights
| Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus reuteri | Reduced Oral Carriage of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 | Reduced Oral Carriage of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri HA-188 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri LRE02 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri MAK02L14R | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri Osfortis | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri SD-5865 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri UALg-05 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus reuteri UALre-16 | Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci | Beneficial | Large |