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The sensitivity of members of the genus Bifidobacterium to O 2 generally limits probiotic activity to anaerobic habitats. Recent research has reported that some Bifidobacterium strains exhibit various types of oxic growth. Low concentrations of O 2 and CO 2 can have a stimulatory effect on the growth of these Bifidobacterium strains.
A 2002 meta-analysis that included five double-blind trials examining the short-term (2–8 weeks) effects of a yogurt with probiotic strains on serum cholesterol levels found little effect of 8.5 mg/dL (0.22 mmol/L) (4% decrease) in total cholesterol concentration, and a decrease of 7.7 mg/dL (0.2 mmol/L) (5% decrease) in serum LDL concentration.
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B. bifidum MIMBb75 is a probiotic strain isolated from a healthy adult. [15] It is recognized for its strong adhesion to intestinal cells and its role in immune system modulation. [ 16 ] The strain has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and is available as a pharmaceutical probiotic product in ...
Lactobacillus plantarum strain K21 is a gram-positive bacteria isolated from fermented vegetables. It has the ability to hydrolyze bile salt when it is provided as a supplement. In fat mice, K21 also reduces the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride , and inhibits the accumulation of lipid in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes .
Not all strains work for every symptom or for every person’s needs. You did not store your probiotic properly. Humidity, heat, and light can affect probiotics negatively.
An example of fermented milk, a dairy product L. acidophilus is commonly added to for probiotic effects. As stated in a journal from the American Dairy Science Association, "Lactobacillus acidophilus is a commercial strain and probiotic that is widely used in the dairy industry to obtain high-quality fermentation products."
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis HN019 (DR10) is a strain from Fonterra licensed to DuPont, which markets it as HOWARU Bifido. It is sold in a variety of commercial probiotics, among them Tropicana Products Essentials Probiotics, [6] Attune Wellness Bars [7] and NOW Foods Clinical GI Probiotic. [8]