Many studies have suggested that lactic acid bacteria
(LAB), including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, increase
the eradication rate of H. pylori infection. LAB
inhibit H. pylori growth through secretion of protein components
or organic acid, decrease the adherence capacity
of H. pylori to gastric epithelial cells, reduce mucosal
inflammation, and stabilize the gastric barrier.6e9 Clinical
trials have demonstrated that LAB increase the eradication
rate and decrease the adverse effects when combined with