Evidence supporting the use of: Lactobacillus plantarum
For the health condition: Urinary Tract Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Lactobacillus plantarum is a probiotic bacterium that has been studied for its potential role in supporting urinary tract health, but the scientific evidence specifically supporting its use for urinary tract infections (UTIs) is limited compared to other Lactobacillus species, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri. Some in vitro studies have demonstrated that L. plantarum can inhibit the growth of uropathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, by producing lactic acid and bacteriocins that lower pH and inhibit pathogen adhesion to the urinary tract epithelium. However, well-designed clinical trials directly investigating L. plantarum for prevention or treatment of UTIs in humans are scarce. Most clinical evidence for probiotic prevention of UTIs focuses on other Lactobacillus strains, and systematic reviews have not identified strong clinical evidence specifically for L. plantarum in UTI management.

Overall, the rationale for using L. plantarum in UTIs is based on its general probiotic properties, ability to restore urogenital flora, and in vitro activity against uropathogens, but there is a lack of robust, high-quality clinical data directly supporting its effectiveness for this specific indication. Therefore, the evidence rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting weak but plausible scientific support that requires further research.

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