Beneficial Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri to Human and Animals

Lactobacillus reuteri is reported to inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of almost all kinds of vertebrates and mammals by establishing a symbiotic relationship with other bacteria.The adhesion and colonization capability of Lactobacillus reuteri to the mucosa of gastrointestinal tract was introduced here.Reuterin-a wide-spectrum antibacterial substance which is produced by Lactobacillus reuteri and probable acting mechanism of Lactobacillus reuteri was described.The health effects of Lactobacillus reuteri to human and animals were especially emphasized and the industrial development of Lactobacillus reuteri probiotics in future was also discussed.