What Does Each Probiotic Actually Do? A
Breakdown of What Each Probiotic Does.
By: Bruce
Brightman – Founder
Lifesource
Vitamins
Probiotics are many, and we know it is hard to know just
what each does, so here is a concise list of exactly what these Titans of Health actually
do for our bodies and what their role is for our overall health.
Probiotics Overview:
40% of the World’s Population Suffers from Digestive Health Issues and more than 50% of these people
have a moderate to severe impact on their overall health and mental well-being.
70-80% of the body’s immune cells are located within the gastrointestinal tract.
Providing clinically documented probiotic bacteria may modulate immune
responses and support the body’s natural defense.
Probiotic Summaries:
Digestion:
L.
reuteri DSM 17938
Helps maintain a healthy
immune system and provides protection against infections. It treats and prevents diarrhea. It helps relieve colic. It releases a substance that is capable of
killing bacteria, yeast and fungi, which makes it great for vaginal infection
support against candida and UTI’s.
A study was
done on 106 children ages one year to 48 months showed that it prevented
nosocomial diarrhea.
L.
acidophilus CL1285
This is the most
utilized strain. It lives in the mouth, intestines,
and vagina. It helps to synthesize
vitamin K and many antimicrobial substances which give it antibiotic
properties.
L.
casei LBC80R
This strain is most often used
to prevent and treat all types of diarrheas.
L.
rhamnosus CLR2
Most effective
for combating antibiotic-associated diarrhea and traveler’s diarrhea. It helps fight infections in the gut and
urinary tract. It is also aids in dairy
digestion and lactose intolerance.
L.
acidophilus NCFM
This has been shown in
multiple studies to help relieve the symptoms of pain and discomfort that are
typical in IBS sufferers.
L.
paracasei Lpc-37
Studies showed this provided
therapeutic benefits in inflammatory bowel disease and is a potent strain with
immune modulation properties.
B.
lactis Bl-04
Supports the balance of
intestinal bacteria during and after antibiotic therapy. It is commonly used for diarrhea,
constipation, and IBS. Can also be used
to prevent the common cold or flu. It
helps your body perform essential functions such as digestion and staving off
harmful bacteria.
B.
lactis Bi-07
Consumption of Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 by healthy
elderly adults enhances phagocytic activity of monocytes and granulocytes.
B.
breve (Bbr8)
One study has shown that B. breve is effective in
increasing the frequency of bowel movements in children suffering
from constipation. This same study also showed that the children
had less abdominal pain as a result.
It helps to promote respiratory health, skin health, and it
helps to inhibit the overproduction of some of the primary culprits of yeast infections in
women.
L.
plantarum (14D)
Reduces pain and bloating
while improving constipation in irritable bowel syndrome. It also helps with antibiotic-associated
diarrhea.
B.
animalis (subspecies lactis BLC1)
Used to improve
digestion and restore normal flora. It has been used to treat bowel
problems (such as diarrhea, irritable bowel), eczema, vaginal yeast infections,
lactose intolerance, and urinary tract infections.
L.
paracasei (IMC 502)
Studies showed that
this probiotic provides therapeutic
benefits in inflammatory bowel disease.
L.
rhamnosus (IMC 501)
This
is a type of friendly bacteria naturally found in your gut. Its health benefits
include relieving IBS symptoms,
treating diarrhea, strengthening your gut health, and protecting against
cavities.
L.
acidophilus (LA1)
This
product can help restore the normal balance of intestinal bacteria. This
product has been used for diarrhea
and other stomach/intestinal problems. It has also been used for vaginal
and urinary tract infections. Some diet supplement products have been found to
contain possibly harmful impurities/additives.
B.
longum (subspecies longum SP54)
Very important strain for the
body and is the first to colonize in the GI tract of a newborn baby. It is also found in breast milk. It
stimulates the immune response and microbial balance by pushing out the bad
bacteria that cause discomfort and neutralizing everyday toxins in the gut. It also aids the production and absorption of
all the B vitamins and boosts the immune system and helps regularity. It breaks down carbs without producing
gas.
It helps to prevent or
minimize various allergies or allergic reactions. It helps with the inflammation associated
with Crohn’s disease or colitis.
It lowers the pH of the
intestine/vagina to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Studies have shown that this
strain to be beneficial in supporting a well-balanced mood and healthy
management of stress and anxiety.
Allergies
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (CRL 1505)
This has been known to help reduce hay fever
symptoms if it's taken during allergy season. Scientists have found that this can help
prevent colds, flu, and allergic episodes, and lessen the severity and duration
of symptoms when they do occur.
This is a bacteria that exists naturally
in the body, primarily in the intestines. Lactobacillus rhamnosus has been used
as a probiotic, or "friendly
bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach
and intestines.
Mental Health
Lactobacillus helveticus (Rosell-52)
Some studies show that L.helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum,
taken in combination, can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. They also showed consumption of fermented
milk with L. helveticus improved
sleep in patients aged 60–81 years.
Lactobacillus helveticus is
traditionally used in the manufacture of Swiss-type cheeses and long-ripened Italian cheeses such as
Emmental, Gruyere, Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano and it is the prevalent
species recovered from natural lactic starter cultures used for the production
of typical Italian cheese.
Bifidobacterium
longum (Rosell-175)
Studies show that L.helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum,
taken in combination, can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
This is effective in alleviating
gastrointestinal, immunological, and infectious diseases.
Liver
Lactobacillus
casei (PXN 37)
Probiotics enhance immune responses and reduce the
levels of alcohol-induced inflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen
species (ROS) production in the liver and intestine. The liver depends on
the gut flora to remove as many toxins as possible so that it doesn't have to
work as hard. Without healthy gut flora, the liver will be doing double the work. The consumption of probiotic
supplements will keep the gut flora healthy and strong.
Helps control diarrhea. It produces lactic acid to lower the pH of
the gut which helps prevent the growth of bacteria. It lives in the mouth and intestines of both
infants and adults.
Lactobacillus
rhamnosus (PXN 54)
This
includes some pathogenic species and food industries consider S. thermophilus a
safer bacterium than many other Streptococcus species. In fact, yogurt and
cheese that contains live cultures of S. thermophilus are thought to be beneficial to health.
Streptococcus
thermophilus (PXN 66)
This is a starter strain for
making yogurt and cheese. It ferments
milk sugar (lactose) that turns it into
lactic acid which is effective in preventing lactose intolerance and it also
lowers the pH of the yogurt preventing the growth of harmful bacteria causing
food poisoning.
It keeps the microflora of the intestines balanced.
It may also, be beneficial for chemotherapy patients.
Lactobacillus
acidophilus (PXN 35)
This
product can help restore the normal balance of intestinal bacteria. This
product has been used for diarrhea
and other stomach/intestinal problems. It has also been used for vaginal
and urinary tract infections.
Bifidobacterium
breve (PXN 25)
This strain has the ability to
compete against harmful bacteria due to the large variety of molecules it can
digest. It inhibits E.coli. It is present in the intestines and the
vagina. It decreases the occurrence of gas,
diarrhea, and bowel irritations.
Bifidobacterium
longum (PXN 30)
This is commonly used for diarrhea, constipation, and irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). They're also used for preventing the common cold or flu,
and lots of other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to
support many of these uses.
Bifidobacterium
bulgaricus (PXN 39)
Best known for treating
constipation. It has been studied as
helpful for infants experiencing colic.
Mouth and Throat
S.
salivarius (K12)
This is a probiotic intended
for use in the oral cavity. It may reduce the reoccurrence of throat infections and tonsillitis by up to
90%, according to data from
new clinical trials from Italy.
S.
salivarius (M18)
This
is found naturally in your mouth and throat.
Scientists discovered that while everyone has Streptococcus salivarius
bacteria, only a very few have the specific beneficial strain which crowds out
bad bacteria.
L.
plantarum (L-137)
This was
examined for the effect of oral administration on protection against influenza virus infection
in mice. The survival time was significantly prolonged in mice treated
with this strain than that in mice treated with PBS as controls. The viral titers in the lung were significantly lower in mice treated with this
strain.
Heart
Lactobacillus
reuteri (NCIMB 30242)
This
probiotic strain helps maintain already-healthy levels of LDL cholesterol. An
important connection exists between the gut microbiome, probiotics, and heart
health. Our gut microbiome plays a role in our cholesterol levels, weight,
blood pressure levels, inflammation in the body, and oral health, each of which
are important factors in heart health.
Skin
L.
rhamnosus SP1
Supplementation
with Lactobacillus rhamnosus SP1 normalizes skin expression of genes
implicated in insulin signaling and improves adult acne.
L.
acidophilus L-92
L. acidophilus is a probiotic bacteria that
naturally occur in the human gut and other parts of the body. This
bacteria helps the digestive
system break down sugars, such as lactose, into lactic acid.
Trillions of bacteria and other micro-organisms live in every person's
gut. It promotes dermal health, moisture, and comfort It also provides seasonal
support for the health of the nasal mucosa.
Urinary and Vaginal Health
L. crispatus
LbV 88
This
probiotic intake increases cure rate of urinary tract
infections and has been clinically validated to promote
a balanced vaginal microbial ecosystem. The lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus
crispatus is a natural resident of
the vagina. It produces lactic acid, contributing to an acid vaginal
environment. This acidity is important, as pathogenic bacteria generally do not
like a low pH.
Probiotics:
No nutrient is more closely associated with
Immune Health than Probiotics, other than Vitamin D.
ü Lifesource
Vitamins Probiotics feature Bio-Enhanced Acid Resistant Strains
(B.E.A.R.S) that are cultivated to be gastric resistant and bile tolerant which
eliminates the need for enteric coating.
ü Each strain is carefully
selected for efficacy using 50 factors, such as digestibility, acid tolerance,
antibiotic sensitivity, and pathogen inhibition.
ü From raw material
handling, climate, and humidity-controlled manufacturing, and multi-stage
quality control, you can trust the best-in-class manufacturing of Lifesource
Vitamins to provide the very best probiotics for you and your family.
ü All of our Probiotics
are manufactured to be shelf-stable without the need for refrigeration. (Upon
opening them, we would like you to refrigerate them if possible, but not
mandatory)
Our Unmatched Stable Probiotic Strains
We use only highly stable probiotic strains,
each exposed to a series of harsh environments to develop heat, moisture,
pressure, acidity, alkalinity, and antibiotic resistance. This resistance is
critical in ensuring that probiotics survive long enough to fulfill their
purpose.