 Treating the injured tissue with "L. reuteri" immediately after removing the acid almost completely reverses any ill effects, leading to the possibility that "L. reuteri" may be beneficial in the treatment of human colitis patients.In addition to its role in digestion, the intestinal wall is also vital in preventing harmful bacteria, endotoxins, etc., from "leaking" into the bloodstream.This leaking, known as bacterial "translocation", can lead to lethal conditions such as sepsis.