Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when ingested, provide numerous health benefits. Your gut flora consists of hundreds of different types of microorganisms. Probiotics help your gut flora perform optimally. Probiotics are widely researched for their effects on digestive health. Many types of bacteria are classified as probiotics. They all have different benefits.

Lactobacillus.
This may be the most common probiotic. There are more than 50 species of lactobacilli. They are naturally found in the digestive, urinary, and genital systems. Foods that are fermented, like yogurt, and dietary supplements also contain these bacteria. Lactobacillus has been used for treating and preventing a wide variety of diseases and conditions.

Some of the lactobacilli found in foods and supplements with proven effectiveness result are :

• Lactobacillus acidophilus, ,
• Lactobacillus bulgaricus,
• Lactobacillus rhamnosusGG,
• Lactobacillus plantarium,
• Lactobacillus salivarius,
• Lactobacillus casei,
• Lactobacillus brevis, and
• Lactobacillus paracasei.

Studies have shown some benefits linked to Lactobacillus :

• treating and/or preventing yeast infections,
• bacterial vaginosis,
• urinary tract infection,
• irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),
• antibiotic-related diarrhea,
• traveler’s diarrhea,
• diarrhea resulting from Clostridium difficile,
• treating lactose intolerance,
• skin disorders (fever blisters, eczema, acne, and canker sores),
• prevention of respiratory infections.

 

Bifidobacterium.
You can find it in some dairy products. There are approximately 30 species of bifidobacteria. They make up most of the healthy bacteria in the colon. They appear in the intestinal tract within days of birth, especially in breastfed infants and are thought to be the best marker of intestinal health.

Some of the bifidobacteria with proven result used as probiotics are

• Bifidobacterium bifidum,
• Bifidobacterium lactis,
• Bifidobacterium longum,
• Bifidobacterium breve.

Studies have shown that bifidobacteria can help with

• improving blood lipids and glucose
• effectively alleviate and significantly improve Imitable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms like pain /discomfort, distension/bloating, urgency, and digestive disorders.

Saccharomyces boulardii
Is also known as S. boulardii and is the only yeast probiotic. It appears to help

• fight diarrhea and other digestive problems
• effective in preventing and treating diarrhea associated with the use of antibiotics and traveler’s diarrhea.
• reduce side effects of treatment for  pylori.

There are many other benefits of probiotics. They affect:

Inflammation: Probiotics reduce systemic inflammation, a leading driver of many diseases.

Depression and anxiety: The probiotic strains  Bifidobacterium longum have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in people with clinical depression.

Blood cholesterol: Several probiotics have been shown to lower total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.

Blood pressure: Probiotics may also cause modest reductions in blood pressure.

Immune function: Several probiotic strains may enhance immune function, possibly leading to a reduced risk of infections, including for the common cold.

Skin health: There is some evidence that probiotics can be useful for acne, rosacea and eczema, as well as other skin disorders.

Each capsule provides minimum 50 billion CFU of probiotics of the following strains:

• Bifidobacterium bifidum (12,450 mg)
• Bifidobacterium brevis (12,450 mg)
• Bifidobacterium lactis (12,450 mg)
• Bifidobacterium  longum (12,450 mg)
• Lactobacillus plantarum (35,350 mg)
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus (24,900 mg)
• Lactobacillus casei (37,350 mg)
• Lactobacillus brevis (24,900 mg)
• Lactobacillus bulgaricus (24,900 mg)
• Lactobacillus paracasei spp. paracasei LC86 (24,900 mg)
• Lactobacillus salivarius (12,450 mg)
• Saccharomyces boulardii (10,000 mg)

Used as health supplement

Adults: Take 1 capsule once daily between meals or on an empty stomach

Keep out of reach of children

Do not take this product if you are immunocompromised (altered / weakened immune system) or have central venous catheter

• Store below 30°C
• Protect from sunlight and moisture
• Best to consume within 2 months from open cap