Lactococcus bacteria and uses thereof

Abstract

This disclosure relates to methods of using beneficial bacterial such as, a Lactococcus lactis strain, to manage, treat, or prevent obesity, fatty liver disease, harmful ionizing radiation, and other conditions or aliments. In certain embodiments, the subject is at risk or, susceptible to, exhibiting symptoms of, or diagnosed with a disease or conditions disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, methods comprise administering an effective amount of a Lactococcus lactis strain to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the Lactococcus lactis strain is Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris ATCC® 19257 or a mutant thereof.

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