Bifidobacterium bifidum (Bacillus bifidus, Bacterium bifidum, Bifidus, Lactobacillus bifidus, Lactobacillus parabifidus) Bacillus bifidus is a specific inhabitant of the large intestine (colon) and composes a large presence of the beneficial microflora which produce acids to retard colonization of putrefactive bacteria. Bacillus bifidus composes a majority of the beneficial microflora which produce acids to retard colonization of putrefactive bacteria such as E. coli, Clostridium, and Salmonella. Strains of this species have been used in the production of foods containing bifidobacteria, such as cultured milks, and in therapeutic preparations for the treatment of the following: digestive disorders in infants, enterocolitis, constipation, cirrhosis of the liver, imbalance of intestinal flora following antibiotic therapy, and for promotion of intestinal peristalsis. More...
Bifidobacterium breve The “Bifidobacterium breve” is an intestinal probiotic that can produce trans-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) from free linoleic acid. The probiotic “Bifidobacteria” species are the resident organisms that produce acids that retard the colonization of certain foreign or harmful bacteria in the colon. More...
Bifidobacterium infantis (Actinomyces parabifidus, Bifidobacterium lactentis, Bifidobacterium liberorum) The Bifidobacteria infantis species is predominant in the feces of breast-fed infants. Like other bifidobacteria species, this organism can produce acids that may retard the colonization of the colon by certain foreign or harmful bacteria. Research suggests that the presence of Bifidobacterium infantis in the colon may help reduce the incidence of infantile diarrhea. More...
Bifidobacterium longum The “Bifidobacterium longum” is among the first to colonize the sterile digestive tract of newborns and predominates in breast-fed infants. The probiotic “Bifidobacteria” species are the resident organisms that produce acids that retard the colonization of certain foreign or harmful bacteria in the colon. More...
Lactobacillus acidophilus (Acidophilus) Acidophilus is a probiotic that produces enzymes to digest protein, fat, and lactase; B vitamins: folic acid and B-12; and hydrogen peroxide to fight bacteria and yeast overgrowth. Studies suggest that some strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus may help control intestinal infections (and therefore help reduce the onset of diarrhea), plus improve the digestion of milk products by breaking down milk sugar (lactose). They may also provide an inhibitory response towards some types of cancer, stimulate the immune response against unwanted intestinal micro-organisms, including viruses, and may help control serum cholesterol levels. It has been used as a supplement in cultured dairy products such as acidophilus milk and acidophilus yogurt, which are part of a daily diet of people in Europe and Asia, and increasingly in the Americas.
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Lactobacillus brevis Research studies show that Lactobacillus brevis decreases intestinal permeability, improves intestinal microflora, and has a positive effect on the immune system. Lactobacillus brevis helps correct bacterial imbalance from antibiotic treatment; synthesizes vitamins D & K; decreases Leaky Gut Syndrome; improves intestinal microflora; enhances intestinal immune system; inhibits the ulcer causing H. pylori bacteria. More...
Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus bulgaricus is known for alleviating digestive problems (including acid reflux) and taming a runaway appetite, L. bulgaricus provides overall support to resident bacteria. Lactobacillus bulgaricus is recommended for enhanced digestibility of milk products and other proteins, production of natural antibiotic substances, inhibition of undesirable organisms, maximum effectiveness of waste disposal, colon cleansing without disrupting friendly bacteria, and effective immune enhancement. More...
Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus casei is a probiotic bacterium has been used for centuries in traditional cultured milks in Asia, such as the Yakult beverage from Japan. Lactobacillus casei is a highly prolific organism and has strong resistance to digestive enzymes. Some Lactobacillus casei provides support for digestion & mucosal lining; enhanced immune response, balanced intestinal bacterial; increased resistance to unfriendly bacteria including Listeria, E. coli, streptococci, clostridia, salmonella and the ulcer causing bacteria H.pylori. Eases leaky gut syndrome & constipation; produces lactic acid; digests carbohydrates; survives in stomach acid; has shown positive effects against bladder cancer & early colon cancer. More...
Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus helveticus stimulates the immune & digestive system, controls diarrhea, reduces lactose intolerance and inhibits unfriendly bacteria. Lactobacillus helveticus enhance the recovery of gut atrophy induced by malnutrition. More...
Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus plantarum inhibits unfriendly bacteria, molds, viruses & parasites; produces a natural antibiotic, fatty acids, enzymes and several amino acids including the anti-viral L-lysine; digests proteins & semi-digestible fibers; eliminates protein waste; improves bacteria balance & digestion; regulates bowels; decreases gas & bloating; helps lower cholesterol; enhances immune system; repairs cells; balances intestinal pH; provides support for Irritable Bowel Syndrome & mucosal lining; preserves nutrients, vitamins & antioxidants; reduces toxins and cancer causing nitrates in foods. More...
Lactobacillus rhamnosus “Lactobacillus rhamnosus” is a transient aerobic probiotic that appears in the body from the mouth through the small intestine and produces “mucin” (a mucus coating). Lactobacillus rhamnosus is less tolerant to digestive enzymes and is more transient in the human intestine then Lactobacillus acidophilus. Lactobacillus rhamnosus is used to deliver and release lactase enzyme throughout the stomach and small intestine to hydrolyze (break down) lactose. Certain strains of this organism have been shown to stimulate an immune response against foreign intestinal organisms, and prevent rotoviral or Clostridium difficile-induced diarrhea. More...
Lactobacillus salivarius The transient strain “Lactobacillus salivarius” found in the mouth and small intestine has antimicrobial activities and breaks down proteins and produces B vitamins, enzymes and lactic acid. The probiotic “Lactobacillus” genus of Gram-positive facultative anaerobic, manganese-dependent organisms that are generally catalase-negative, nonmotile, utilize glucose fermentation found present in the vagina and the gastrointestinal tract in the body. Lactobacillus salivarius helps inhibit Salmonella and the ulcer causing bacteria H. pylori; eases symptoms of bowel toxemia & food poisoning; digests protein; produces enzymes and vitamins B & K. More...
Lactococcus lactis (Streptococcus lactis) The transient strain “Lactobacillus lactis” produces the immuno-supportive lactic acid. Lc. lactis produces the peptide “nisin”, which has activity against “bad” bacteria Clostridium difficile. The probiotic “Lactobacillus” genus of Gram-positive facultative anaerobic, manganese-dependent, resident organisms that are generally catalase-negative, nonmotile, utilize glucose fermentation found present in the vagina and the gastrointestinal tract in the body. More...
Streptococcus thermophilus (Streptococcus faicuim, Streptococcus salivarius) There are probiotics that belong to the genus Streptococcus (a gram-positive bacteria) in the lactic acid bacteria group. The “Streptococcus thermophilus” appear to stimulate disease-fighting cells and reduce nitrites in the body. Streptococcus thermophilus is a powerful antioxidant; protects the body from free radical damage; helps with lactose intolerance & diarrhea; stimulates the immune system; controls intestinal & vaginal infections; reduces ulcer formation and inflammation resulting from anti-inflammatory use; possesses anti-tumor activity particularly against colon cancer cells; destroys many harmful bacteria. More...
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