Probiotics

Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, primarily supporting digestive health and immune function

Microorganisms Beneficial Bacteria Research: Extensive

Scientific Name

Various bacterial species

Also Known As

Probiotic Bacteria Beneficial Bacteria Live Cultures Active Cultures

Benefits

Supports digestive health
Promotes healthy gut microbiome
Supports immune system function
May help with occasional digestive discomfort
Supports nutrient absorption
May help maintain regularity

Common Forms

Capsules Tablets Powder Liquid Fermented foods Yogurt

Safety Notes

Generally considered safe for healthy individuals. May cause temporary digestive adjustment (gas, bloating) when first starting. Immunocompromised individuals should consult healthcare providers before use. Quality and viability can vary between products.

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Types of Probiotics

Lactobacillus

A genus of gram-positive, lactic acid-producing bacteria that are important members of the human microbiome

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Extensive

Available Forms:

Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus reuteri Lactobacillus salivarius Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus brevis Lactobacillus fermentum Lactobacillus gasseri Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens Lactobacillus kefirgranum Lactobacillus kefir Lactobacillus parakefir

Bifidobacterium

A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria that are among the most abundant beneficial bacteria in the human gut

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Extensive

Available Forms:

Bifidobacterium lactis Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifidobacterium longum Bifidobacterium breve Bifidobacterium infantis

Streptococcus thermophilus

A beneficial bacterial strain commonly used in yogurt production and probiotic formulations

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Moderate

Available Forms:

Streptococcus thermophilus

Lactococcus

A genus of lactic acid bacteria important in dairy fermentation and probiotic applications

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Moderate

Available Forms:

Lactococcus lactis Lactococcus cremoris Lactococcus lactis biovar diacetylactis

Leuconostoc

A genus of lactic acid bacteria found in fermented foods and traditional cultures

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Limited

Available Forms:

Leuconostoc lactis Leuconostoc cremoris Leuconostoc dextranicum Leuconostoc mesenteroides

Kluyveromyces

A genus of beneficial yeasts found in fermented dairy products with digestive support properties

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Limited

Available Forms:

Kluyveromyces marxianus

Brettanomyces

A genus of wild yeasts found in traditional fermented foods with unique fermentation properties

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Limited

Available Forms:

Brettanomyces anomalus

Debaryomyces

A genus of salt-tolerant yeasts with probiotic potential found in fermented foods

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Limited

Available Forms:

Debaryomyces hansenii

Saccharomyces

A genus of beneficial yeasts with extensive probiotic research and traditional food culture importance

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Extensive

Available Forms:

Saccharomyces unisporus Saccharomyces turicensis Saccharomyces cerevisiae Saccharomyces exiguus

Torulaspora

A genus of yeasts found in wine and kefir fermentations with beneficial metabolite production

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Limited

Available Forms:

Torulaspora delbrueckii

Lacticaseibacillus

A genus of lactic acid bacteria that was reclassified from Lactobacillus, containing important probiotic strains

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Extensive

Available Forms:

Lacticaseibacillus casei Lacticaseibacillus paracasei

Ligilactobacillus

A genus of lactic acid bacteria recently reclassified from Lactobacillus

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Moderate

Available Forms:

Ligilactobacillus salivarius

Lactiplantibacillus

A genus containing the plantarum species, recently reclassified from Lactobacillus

Microorganisms Beneficial bacteria Research: Extensive

Available Forms:

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum