“…On the other hand, beneficial effects, including regulation of the enteric environment, 7) prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection, 8) prevention of antibiotic associate, acute and traveler's diarrhea, 9) etc., due to lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and their products have been reported. In addition, it has been reported that some strains of LAB have an immunomodulatory effect, an anti-tumor effect, 10) and several protective effects against the influenza virus and rotavirus infections.…”