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Lactobacillus brevis is a species of lactic acid bacteria found naturally in fermented foods and in the human gut and mouth. Supplement forms are cultured and freeze-dried, then measured in colony-forming units (CFU) rather than by weight.

Why it’s used

Taken by some as a probiotic with interest in digestive or oral health support, since specific strains of this species have been studied for such uses.

What the evidence says

NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements notes that probiotic effects are strain-specific, meaning results with one Lactobacillus brevis strain do not necessarily apply to another. Some small trials have looked at particular L. brevis strains for oral health markers or gut symptoms, but the overall body of human evidence is limited in size and consistency, and CFU counts rather than mass are used to describe dosing.

Context

Studies use colony-forming unit (CFU) counts rather than milligram or gram doses, and specific strains and CFU amounts vary considerably between trials, limiting generalization across products.

Rumors

1
Lactobacillus brevis supports digestive health by acidifying the gut and inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Time Health — a brand: makes and sells natural-ingredient supplements
  How we know who this is
  “Time Health was born with a simple but powerful mission: to craft supplements made from natural ingredients, providing nutrients in their most natural and effective form - nourishing the body the way nature intended.” (their page)
2
Lactobacillus brevis boosts the immune system and helps fight infection.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Time Health — a brand: makes and sells natural-ingredient supplements
  How we know who this is
  “Time Health was born with a simple but powerful mission: to craft supplements made from natural ingredients, providing nutrients in their most natural and effective form - nourishing the body the way nature intended.” (their page)
3
Lactobacillus brevis treats oral mucositis during cancer treatment.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Tata 1mg — a retailer: online pharmacy and healthcare platform
  How we know who this is
  “Tata 1mg: India's Leading Online Pharmacy & Healthcare Platform” (their page)
4
Lactobacillus brevis relieves bloating and abdominal pain.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Time Health — a brand: makes and sells natural-ingredient supplements
  How we know who this is
  “Time Health was born with a simple but powerful mission: to craft supplements made from natural ingredients, providing nutrients in their most natural and effective form - nourishing the body the way nature intended.” (their page)
5
Lactobacillus brevis supplements reduce gum (oral) inflammation from gum disease.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Gateway Dental Dr. William Swann DDS — a professional body or practice: family and cosmetic dental practice in Bowie, MD
  How we know who this is
  “Gateway Dental Dr. William Swann DDS is a Bowie based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages.” (their page)
  “We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.” (their page)