Lactobacillus helveticus

L. helveticus

Gut microbiome support

Lactobacillus helveticus is a probiotic bacterium commonly used in nutritional formulations to support the balance of the intestinal microbiome. A healthy microbiome plays an important role in digestion, immune signaling, and metabolic stability.

Research increasingly highlights the connection between gut health and skin health, often referred to as the gut–skin axis. Maintaining a balanced gut microbiota can therefore contribute to overall immune balance and support normal skin function.

For this reason, probiotic strains such as Lactobacillus helveticus are sometimes included in nutritional strategies aimed at supporting digestive health and maintaining a balanced immune response in animals with sensitive skin (Duysburgh, 2025).

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Bacterial culture

This ingredient is used in