Talk:Bacillus coagulans

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Possibly Lactobacillus sporogenes should be merged here. It would be great if someone with knowledge on the subject could have a look at that article, and its talk. // Habj 06:59, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Merged Lactobacillus sporogenes, as there is clear that it is the same species. (Knorrepoes)

[edit] Benefits of Lactobacillus sporogenes as a probiotic

Clinical studies have revealed that L. sporogenes can be successfully implanted in the intestine. As explained in an earlier section, L. sporogenes satisfies the essential requirements of an efficient probiotic. Preparations of L. sporogenes in pharmaceutical dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, dried granules or powder have the following characteristics: Contain a large number of viable lactobacilli that retain viability during preparation in pharmaceutical dosage forms and during storage before consumption. The spores are thermostable as against viable L. acidophilus cells which may not withstand lyophilization. Survive in gastric secretions and bile of the upper digestive tract and reach the intestine safely. Settle in the digestive tract and produce enough lactic acid and other antagonistic substances to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Being sporulated, they germinate under favorable conditions and produce sufficient viable cells which proliferate and perform vital healthful functions as described earlier. In addition, L. sporogenes spores are semi-resident and are slowly excreted out of the body (7 days after discontinuation of administration). L. sporogenes is effective in the form of dietary supplements as well as when added to food products. Natto is a traditional fermented product from soya bean, consumed widely in Japan as a rich source of protein. Its flavor is improved by the incorporation of lactic acid bacteria such as L. sporogenes, L. acidophilus or Pediococcus acidilactiti to the starter culture (Bacillus natto), to yield a product called yogurunatto having superior flavor and storage characteristics as well as improved nutritional and therapeutic properties. A nutritive medium (homogenized mushroom, Lentinus edodus) is mixed with soya beans and fermented to yield this health food product. The requirement of availability of a number of viable lactic acid bacteria is fulfilled by using L. sporogenes.

http://www.lactospore.com/benifit.htm —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.97.175.125 (talk) 00:00, 1 February 2007 (UTC).

References ? Natto contains totally other species anyway and no B. coagulans. This looks like spam from the producer of this product (website is producers website). Knorrepoes 20:12, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image Caption Inaccurate

"Gram stain of Bacillus coagulans colonies." is technically inaccurate as you don't stain "colonies". Suggest changing to "Gram stain of Bacillus coagulans." Troymc 05:06, 19 April 2007 (UTC)"

[edit] IMViC test section inaccurate

IMViC test series is Indole, Methyl Red, Voges-Proksauer & Citrate. The nitrate reduction test is not a part of it. Troymc 05:17, 19 April 2007 (UTC)