Bacillus coagulans is a probiotic, which is lactic acid-forming bacterial species within the genus Bacillus. The organism was first isolated and described as Bacillus coagulans in 1915 by B.W. Hammer at the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station as a type cause of beneficial bacteriaan outbreak of coagulation in evaporated milk packed by an Iowa condensary. Use Separately isolated in 1935 and described as Lactobacillus sporogenes in the fifth edition of dietary supplements containing Bergey's Manual, it exhibits characteristics typical of both genera Lactobacillus and Bacillus coagulans is said to aid , its taxonomic position between the families Lactobacillaceae and Bacillaceae was often debated. However, in the treatment seventh edition of many health conditionsBergey’s, including several digestive disordersit was finally transferred to the genus Bacillus.
==Special Precautions of Bacillus Coagulans==
* There's some concern that use of probiotics may trigger a range of side effects, including digestive issues like gas and bloating.
*Since probiotics may interact with medications used to suppress the immune system, it's crucial to talk to your doctor before using Bacillus coagulans in combination with any type of immunosuppresant drug.
==Health Benefits and uses of Bacillus Coagulans are==
Bacillus coagulans is a probiotic, which is a type of beneficial bacteria. Use of dietary supplements containing Bacillus coagulans is said to aid in the treatment of many health conditions, including several digestive disorders.
Bacillus coagulans is used to treat the following health problems:
*colitis
== References ==
* ''Baron M. "A patented strain of Bacillus coagulans increased immune response to viral challenge." Postgrad Med. 2009 Mar;121(2):114-8.''
* ''Dolin BJ. "Effects of a proprietary Bacillus coagulans preparation on symptoms of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome." Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2009 Dec;31(10):655-9. doi: 10.1358/mf.2009.31.10.1441078.''
* ''Hun L. "Bacillus coagulans significantly improved abdominal pain and bloating in patients with IBS." Postgrad Med. 2009 Mar;121(2):119-24.''
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