Favourable effect of regular intake of fermented milk containing <i>Lactobacillus johnsonii</i> on <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> associated gastritis

LC1 intake had a favourable, albeit weak, effect on H. pylori associated gastritis, particularly in the antrum. Regular ingestion of fermented milk containing L. johnsonii may reduce the risk of developing disorders associated with high degrees of gastric inflammation and mucus depletion.