A probiotic containing the bacterium Lactobacillus acidophilus with potential antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities. As a dietary supplement, … [Read more...]
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lactobacillus fermented extract
A proprietary dietary supplement. Lactobacillus fermented extract is made from soymilk fermented by several strains of lactobacillus and yeast via a symbiotic … [Read more...]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
A live specific strain of the species, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (a subspecies of Lactobacillus casei) with probiotic activity. When administered orally, … [Read more...]
lactoferrin
A protein that is found in milk, tears, mucus, bile, and some white blood cells and is being studied in the treatment and prevention of cancer. It is involved … [Read more...]
lactose
A type of sugar found in milk and milk products. … [Read more...]
lactose intolerance
The inability to digest or absorb lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. … [Read more...]
laetrile
Originally, the name laetrile was the contraction of laevo-mandelonitrile glucoside, a cyanogenic glycoside found naturally in some plants. Over the years the … [Read more...]
LAK cell
A white blood cell that is stimulated in a laboratory to kill tumor cells. Also called lymphokine-activated killer cell. … [Read more...]
Lamictal
(Other name for: lamotrigine) … [Read more...]
lamina propria
A type of connective tissue found under the thin layer of tissues covering a mucous membrane. … [Read more...]