Not All Strains Are The Same.
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the most recognized genera in probiotics.
Lactobacillus usually colonizes in the small intestine, while Bifidobacterium colonizes primarily in the large intestine also known as the colon.
Different Strains Can Provide Different Benefits.
L. helveticus, L. johnsonii, L. delbrueckii, L. salivarius, L. curvatus, L. cremoris, L. dieacetyl, B. bifidum, S. salivarius: may help boost the immune system and optimize nutrition*
L. bulgaricus, L. lactis, L. buchneri, L. kefir, L. sakei, B. breve, Lactococcus lactis, P. pentosaceus: may help keep your intestinal walls strong and bad microorganisms at bay*
L. plantarum, L. paracasei: may help reduce inflammation, promote skin health, and relieve occasional bloating & intestinal discomfort*
L. gasseri, L. brevis, B. animalis, S. thermophilus: may help reduce cholesterol, maintain skin health and body shape*
B. lactis, L. jensenii, L. fermentum, L. mesenteroides, B. adolescentis: may help relieve occasional constipation and support digestive health*
L. casei: may help boost liver function*
L. reuteri: may help decrease the oral microorganisms that causes tooth decay and support women's health & heart health*
L. acidophilus, L. crispatus, L. rhamnosus: may help improve nutrients absorption & women's vaginal health*
B. longum: may help break down carbohydrates and also can be an antioxidant*
B. infantis: may help minimize gastrointestinal distress due to microbiome composition*
P. acidilactici: may help relieve stress and diarrhea, and enhance immune response*