Isolated from human gastric juice
Good for both “stomach” and “intestine”
Lactic acid bacterium LJ88
- Patented in:
Japan (JP5075254)
USA (US9243300)
South Korea (KR101061143, KR101451188)
Presented by “LAB LJ88 Laboratory”
A recently found innovative strain of lactic acid bacterium LJ88
We think that many people take lactic acid bacteria from yogurt and/or fermented milk for benefits to their health. As you may know, these bacteria are considered to be partners to support for our healthy life. But actually, there are many different types of lactic acid bacteria. Although such bacteria that improve the intestinal environment are well known, LJ88 (Lactobacillus johnsonii No.1088) is a newly found one that is also good for the stomach. Here we would like to describe more about its unique properties.
- 1.LJ88 suppresses hyperacidity, which causes stomachache, heartburn, and heavy stomach feelings
- Do you have experiences of “stomachache,” “heartburn,” or “heavy stomach feelings” after overeating and/or suffering from stress? These symptoms might be a sign that the production of your gastric acid is not well controlled.
- Not only overproduction but also underproduction of gastric acid is of concern. The production of gastric acid is controlled by a hormone named “gastrin,” which stimulates the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach. LJ88 affects the gastrin-producing cells in the stomach to prevent overproduction of gastric acid. However, LJ88 does not suppress the production of gastric acid more than is necessary.
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- 2.Lactic acid bacterium LJ88 combats against Helicobacter pylori
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You might notice that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been a topic of discussion on TV programs recently. H. pylori is a crucial cause of stomach cancer, and also it causes stomachache and heavy stomach feelings. Lactic acid bacterium LJ88 can weaken such adverse effects of H. pylori. According to the results of in vitro experiments in which LJ88 and H. pylori were mixed and cultured, LJ88 suppressed the growth of H. pylori.(FEMS Microbiol Lett 364(11), Jun 15, 2017, published online)(New Food Industry 59 (7), 1-8, 2017)
- (Ref.7: New Food Industry 59 (7), 1-8, 2017)(Ref.8: FEMS Microbiol Lett 364 (11), fnx102
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It was also found that the number of H. pylori that had been infected in the stomach of mice was decreased by the oral administration of LJ88.
How was lactic acid bacterium LJ88 found?
A backstage story of LJ88 research
Lactic acid bacteria could be isolated from the stomach
LJ88 returning home to its origin
A unique lactic acid bacterium isolated from the human stomach
LJ88 is effective both living and non-living
- 1. Suppression of overproduction of gastric acid
- 2. Inhibition of H. pylori activity
- 3. Augmentation of the populations of so-called beneficial intestinal bacteria
LJ88 is also beneficial to the intestines, as expected for lactic acid bacteria
(Ref.6:腸内細菌の応用と市場, シーエムシー出版, p.36-47, 2018)
Effect of LJ88 on other bacteria is specific
(Effect of heat-killed LJ88 on the growth of E. coli)
(Ref.5: 腸内細菌叢を標的にした医薬品と保健機能食品の開発, 技術情報協会, p.411-420, 2018)
(Ref.5: 腸内細菌叢を標的にした医薬品と保健機能食品の開発, 技術情報協会, p.411-420, 2018)
LJ88 is effective clinically as well
(Ref.3&4)
LJ88 can be applied to bread and cooked rice
Therefore, one can easily take LJ88 after mixing it with foods or beverages, even in the case of difficulty in directly taking powdery lactic-acid bacteria products. Since LJ88 has no specific taste, it does not interfere with the taste of foods.
As LJ88 is effective even after heating, rendering it non-living, this lactic acid bacterium is quite versatile, with applications to many kinds of food.
FAQ
- Q.What kind of lactic acid bacteria is LJ88?
- LJ88 (Lactobacillus johnsonii No.1088) is a lactic-acid bacterium isolated from the gastric juice of a healthy Japanese person, and in a collaborative study with a university it was found to suppress the overproduction of gastric acid.
- Q.Can healthy people ingest LJ88?
- Yes. Since LJ88 was isolated from the stomach of a healthy individual, no such concerns are expected. Moreover, a clinical study to evaluate its safety and efficacy was done without any problems indicated.
- Q.What is gastrin?
- Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid. When foods stimulate the stomach wall, gastrin is secreted from gastrin-producing cells, entering the blood stream and, in turn, stimulating gastric acid production.
- Q.What is the outcome of the decreased number of gastrin-producing cells after LJ88 intake?
- When LJ88 was orally administered to germ-free mice that displayed hyperacidity, the number of gastrin-producing cells in their stomach decreased, resulting in decreased production of gastric acid.
- Q.What kind of effectiveness does LJ88 have in the intestines?
- In animal experiments, oral LJ88, given orally in either its living or non-living form, was found to increase the number of bifidobacteria (a typical kind of so-called beneficial bacteria) in the intestines.
- Q.From whose stomach was LJ88 isolated?
- A healthy Japanese adult male.
- Q.Is LJ88 safe?
- Since Lactobacillus johnsonii is a probiotic species that has been used for many years, we consider that it can be ingested safely. As safety tests, we have conducted single-dose toxicity tests and mutagenicity tests, with no harmful effects noted.
- Q.What kind of effectiveness can be expected from LJ88?
- The followings are the main benefits of LJ88:
- To improve the intestinal environment of individuals suffering from constipation or loose stool.
- To improve the symptoms of those suffering from hyperacidity and/or heart burn.
- To prevent recurrence of stomatitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- To support the eradication of H. pylori by triple-therapy.
- Q.What is the effectiveness of LJ88 against H. pylori?
- H. pylori infection is known as the cause of stomach cancer and ulcer. LJ88 inhibits the activities of H. pylori both in vitro and in vivo with oral administration.
- Q.How are the safety concerns regarding continuous intake of LJ88?
- We recommend continuous intake of LJ88 to expect better results. No specific adverse events related to LJ88 were observed in a clinical study with healthy volunteers who ingested LJ88 for 6 weeks. However, special attention must be paid to possible allergic reactions against lactic acid bacteria.
- Q.Can elderly people expect beneficial effects from LJ88?
- Yes. In elderly people, their intestinal environment tends to worsen; and so continuous intake of LJ88 would be good for them, because it improves the intestinal environment by increasing the numbers of so-called beneficial bacteria.
CONTACT:
E-mail to: info@lj88lab.com
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