With such tremendous diversity naturally present in the digestive tract, it is important to supplement with not just one strain, but numerous strains of probiotics, so that the most comprehensive benefit is received. Each strain has a unique purpose.
Here are 10 powerful strains and their unique purposes:
- Lactobacillus plantarum -unique ability to help achieve optimal bacterial balance
- Lactobacillus acidophilus - ability to synthesize lactase, an enzyme which breaks down lactose
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus plays a major role in immune support
- Lactobacillus salivarius has been shown to reduce at least five potentially unhealthy bacteria (naturally present in the body) which are involved in the formation of plaque on the teeth
- Lactobacillus casei promotes overall digestive comfort and helps relieve occasional constipation
- Lactobacillus helveticus has been shown to reduce the duration of mild diarrhea
- Bifidobacterium bifidum supports the protective barrier in the digestive tract
- Bifidobacterium longum helps minimize the growth of potentially unhealthy bacteria (naturally present in the body) by competing for attachment sites in the intestines; this works to maintain optimal bacterial balance
- Bifidobacterium breve - has shown that mild gas and non-chronic diarrhea have been associated with a shortage of this bacterium
- Bifidobacterium infantis supports overall digestion and metabolism
Probiotics are live microorganisms, and must remain live while bottled and when ingested in order to be effective in the digestive tract. However, as sensitive organisms, many of the probiotics in many products die off quickly when bottled. LiveBac® helps achieve extended shelf life for probiotics, even at room temperature. The patented BIO-tract® delivery technology not only protects probiotic organisms from stomach acid on their way to the intestinal tract, but also enables custom release profiles optimized for probiotics and other active ingredients.
