--- title: Health Benefits of L. GASSERI description: Health Benefits of L. GASSERI image: https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/hubfs/Gasseri%20Yogurt%202%2020251206_074600-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/health-benefits-of-l.-gasseri#main-content) [Subscribe](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1-Z1oTuwjSraO3a2NfeSjhA2ecu6k) Boutique Olive Grove Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Subscribe](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1-Z1oTuwjSraO3a2NfeSjhA2ecu6k) Dec 23, 2025 12:15:54 AM # Health Benefits of L. GASSERI [Nikolas Jankovich](https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/author/nikolas-jankovich) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/health-benefits-of-l.-gasseri) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/health-benefits-of-l.-gasseri) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/health-benefits-of-l.-gasseri) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/health-benefits-of-l.-gasseri) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/health-benefits-of-l.-gasseri) **Health Benefits of L. GASSERI** **Skin & Anti-Aging Effects** - Improved skin youthfulness through metabolic effects - Enhanced skin condition reported with regular use - Anti-inflammatory effects that benefit skin health - Works synergistically with L. reuteri for overall skin improvements **Muscle & Body Composition** - **Reduces visceral (abdominal) fat by 8.5%** over 12 weeks - **Decreases waist circumference by about 1 inch** in 90 days (no diet/exercise changes needed) - Reduces cross-sectional abdominal fat by ~13 sq cm - Lowers BMI and body weight - Reduces subcutaneous fat mass - Decreases hip circumference - Prevents fat absorption during digestion - higher fecal fat excretion - Most effective strain: BNR17 **Hormonal & Sexual Health ⭐ ESPECIALLY VAGINAL HEALTH** - **Supports vaginal health** - naturally found in healthy vaginal flora - **Can colonize the vagina after oral administration** (shown in 55.9% of women) - **Fights vaginal infections** - produces up to 7 bacteriocins effective against pathogens - **Inhibits Candida albicans by 99.95%** - **Inhibits Gardnerella vaginalis by 99.07%** - **Prevents bacterial vaginosis and reduces recurrence** - **Reduces vulvovaginal candidiasis symptoms** - May reduce menopause symptoms **Digestive & SIBO Treatment** - Colonizes the upper GI tract (small intestine) - **Produces up to 7 bacteriocins** - a "bacteriocin powerhouse" - Critical for SIBO treatment and prevention of recurrence - Reduces IBS symptoms - Reduces functional dyspepsia symptoms - May reduce oxalate levels (kidney stone prevention) - May reduce uric acid levels - Fights SIFO (small intestinal fungal overgrowth) when combined with other strains - Effective against E. coli, Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Salmonella **Psychological & Neurological** - Reduces perceived stress effects - Provides calming influence (anecdotal - after 2 months of use) - May reduce cognitive impairment (preliminary evidence) - Improves psychological health by reducing gut inflammation - Works synergistically with L. reuteri for mood improvements **Immune System** - Highly effective at stimulating immune response - Reduces allergic rhinitis symptoms significantly - Modulates innate and adaptive immune systems - Enhances cell-mediated immunity especially in aging - May help with HPV clearance - certain strains modulate cervical immune response - Protects against respiratory infections **Metabolic & Cardiovascular** - Improves insulin sensitivity - Reduces blood glucose levels - Improves glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetics - Lowers cholesterol levels - BNR17 most effective - Reduces inflammation - especially in fat tissue - Decreases inflammatory macrophages in adipose tissue - May prevent high-fat-diet-induced inflammation ## Related posts ## [Unveiling the Process: Creating Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Cold Pressed Method](https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/unveiling-the-process-creating-extra-virgin-olive-oil-with-cold-pressed-method) [Nikolas Jankovich](https://www.jankovichboutiqueolivegrove.co.za/blog/author/nikolas-jankovich) Jul 24, 2024 9:32:03 AM Explore the artisanal journey of crafting the purest form of olive oil using the traditional cold... 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