The properties of Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms promoted with claims that they provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora. Probiotics are considered generally safe to consume, but may cause bacteria-host interactions and unwanted side effects in rare cases.
Selected Probiotic Bacteria & Fungi
Bacteria / Firmicutes / Bacilli / Bacillales / Bacillaceae
Bacillus
Bacteria / Actinobacteria/ Actinobacteria / Bifidobacteriales / Bifidobacteriaceae
Bifidobacterium
- Bifidobacterium Longum / Bifidobacterium Infantis
- Bifidobacterium Breve
- Bifidobacterium Animalis / Bifidobacterium Lactis / Bifidobacterium BB-12
- Bifidobacterium Bifidum
Bacteria / Firmicutes / Bacilli / Lactobacillales / Lactobacillaceae
Lactobacillus
- Lactobacillus Acidophilus
- Lactobacillus Brevis
- Lactobacillus Casei
- Lactobacillus Delbrueckii
- Lactobacillus Fermentum / Lactobacillus Bulgaricus
- Lactobacillus Gasseri
- Lactobacillus Helveticus
- Lactobacillus Paracasei
- Lactobacillus Plantarum
- Lactobacillus Reuteri
- Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
- Lactobacillus Salivarius