{"id":4907,"date":"2020-05-26T20:20:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T20:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=4907"},"modified":"2024-10-04T16:26:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:26:28","slug":"popular-probiotic-strains-and-what-they-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/popular-probiotic-strains-and-what-they-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Probiotic Strains and What They Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;Probiotics look like a strange mishmash of scientific names, but it doesn\u2019t have to be confusing. The most common ones fall into two types (genus): Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, abbreviated by L. and B. respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Lactobacillus colonizes mainly in the small intestines, while Bifidobacterium is found in the large intestines (colon), the waste management system of the body. As you can imagine, proper digestion ensures you stay regular and you\u2019re getting the most nutrients out of your food.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"628\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5119\" style=\"width:469px;height:368px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-768x603.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Probiotic Strains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/how-to-detox-your-body-naturally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">probiotic <\/a>strain has a different effect on your body. Here are the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. acidophilus<\/strong> \u2013 The most widely known probiotic, L. acidophilus lives in the walls of the small intestines and in the vagina where it combats bacteria. L. acidophilus helps your body absorb nutrients, digest dairy, ease mild constipation, balance bacteria in the GI tract, and support a healthy immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. rhamnosus<\/strong> \u2013 Found naturally in the body and in many dairy products, it promotes proper digestion, immune health, vaginal health and can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-weight-loss-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"assist in weight management (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">assist in weight management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. reuteri <\/strong>\u2013 Able to survive stomach acids, this strain is found in the intestines and mouth and is believed to promote oral health, women\u2019s health and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/heart-healthy-herbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. plantarum<\/strong> \u2013 Attacks bad bacteria and can survive the harsh environment of the intestinal tract. It supports digestion, a healthy immune system, and eases bloating. For those with occasional food intolerances, L. plantarum may prove especially beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. helveticus<\/strong> \u2013 Found naturally in fermented foods and certain cheeses, it\u2019s also found in the gut. It helps to enhance intestinal, oral and even mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. casei <\/strong>\u2013 This popular strain helps ease occasional diarrhea and soothe other digestive issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L. brevis<\/strong> \u2013 Discovered nearly 100 years ago, L. brevis is found in the gut, but only in small amounts today due to poor eating habits, lifestyle and various environmental factors. For that reason, it\u2019s important to supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. bifidum<\/strong> \u2013 According to some scientists, this is the second most prominent bacteria in humans and beneficial for aiding digestion, especially lactose, and supporting a healthy immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. longum<\/strong> \u2013 Living in your GI tract, B. longum protects intestinal walls from harmful bacteria by helping your body break down proteins and carbohydrates. It also supports a healthy immune system, eases occasional constipation and supports a healthy response to occasional stress.&nbsp; B. longum can also act as an antioxidant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. breve<\/strong> \u2013 Present in the digestive tract and vagina, this strain helps fight off bacteria and harmful yeast. B. breve helps your body absorb nutrients by fermenting sugars and breaks down plant fiber so you can digest it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:17px\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/probiotics\/\">Probiotic supplements<\/a> have exploded in popularity recently, especially for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/immune-support\/\">immune health<\/a> since the majority of your immune system resides there. Science is just scratching the surface of what these tiny organisms can do, but the benefits appear limitless. If you\u2019re thinking about discovering probiotics for yourself, make sure it is high-quality and from a reputable retailer that stands behind what it sells. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/probiotics\/\">check out these probiotics now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Probiotics\/Probiotic-Supreme-60-caplets.axd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-cta-4-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5132\" style=\"width:531px;height:278px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-cta-4-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-cta-4-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-cta-4-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/probiotic-cta-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Probiotics look like a strange mishmash of scientific names, but it doesn\u2019t have to be confusing. The most common ones fall into two types (genus): Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, abbreviated by L. and B. respectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4907"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4907"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9611,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4907\/revisions\/9611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}