systematic_review
    2018

    Role of Lactobacillus reuteri in Human Health and Diseases

    Mu Q, Tavella VJ, Luo XM

    Published in Frontiers in Microbiology

    Key Findings

    Reviews reuterin production, immunomodulation and strain-specific clinical effects across gastrointestinal and immune conditions.

    Conclusions

    Effects are highly strain and host specific.

    Limitations

    Narrative synthesis, no pooled effect sizes.

    Supplements Studied

    L. reuteri produces reuterin and modulates host immunity, with clinical effects that are strongly strain specific.

    Outcomes Measured

    Immune Function

    L. reuteri modulates host immune function through reuterin production and regulatory T-cell effects.

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Quality Score:6/10

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