NatuGena – Intestinal bacteria – Probiotics

Lactobacillus strains:

1. Lactobacillus acidophilus: Function: Supports the digestion of lactose (milk sugar) and promotes the production of lactic acid, which acidifies the intestinal environment and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. Benefit: Helps prevent and relieve diarrhea, flatulence and irritable bowel symptoms. Missing population: People with lactose intolerance often have a deficiency of L. acidophilus.
2. Lactobacillus plantarum: Function: Protects the intestinal mucosa and can reduce inflammatory processes in the intestine.
   Involved in the breakdown of dietary fiber.
   Benefit: Supports the immune system and helps fight harmful bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori. Missing population: People with inflammatory bowel disease or gastrointestinal complaints may have a deficiency.
3. Lactobacillus casei: Function: Promotes digestion and protection of the intestinal flora, especially in times of stress or with an irregular diet. Benefit: Helpful in relieving diarrhea, especially from antibiotics. Missing population: People with irritable bowel syndrome or frequent diarrhea often have lower levels.
4. Lactobacillus gasseri: Function: Regulates body weight and supports healthy fat burning. Benefit: Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight and supports the reduction of abdominal fat. Missing population: People with obesity or metabolic problems may have a deficiency.
5. Lactobacillus rhamnosus: Function: Promotes intestinal health and fights harmful microorganisms. Benefit: Useful in the prevention and treatment of vaginal infections and urinary tract infections, regulates weight. Missing population: People with bacterial infections in the urogenital tract or overweight

Bifidobacterium strains:

1. Bifidobacterium breve: Function: Helps with the digestion of fiber and the production of vitamins. Benefit: Supports healthy intestinal flora and protects against gastrointestinal diseases. Missing population: People with digestive problems and irritable bowel symptoms.
2. Bifidobacterium longum: Function: Promotes digestion and strengthens the immune system. Benefit: Useful in relieving diarrhea and constipation and in the production of B vitamins. Missing population: People with digestive problems or a weakened immune system.
3. Bifidobacterium lactis: Function: Supports the immune system and promotes healthy digestion. Benefit: Helps relieve irritable bowel symptoms and promotes overall digestive health. Missing population: People with irregular digestion and weak immune systems.

Streptococcus and Pediococcus strains:

1. Streptococcus thermophilus: Function: Promotes the digestion of dairy products and supports the intestinal environment. Benefit: Helpful in the production of yoghurt, strengthens the immune system. Missing population: People with lactose intolerance or frequent gastrointestinal complaints.
2. Pediococcus acidilactici: Function: Supports fermentation and helps stabilize the digestive tract. Benefit: Useful in maintaining a healthy gut. Missing population: People with intestinal dysbiosis or digestive problems.

Lactococcus strains:

1. Lactococcus lactis: Function: Promotes the fermentation of dairy products and improves intestinal health. Benefit: Supports general digestion and the immune system. Missing population: People with digestive problems or a deficiency of lactic acid bacteria.

Additional component: Inulin

• Function: Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that promotes the growth of “good” intestinal bacteria by serving as food for them.
• Benefit: Promotes healthy intestinal flora and improves digestion.
• Missing population: People with a low-fiber diet.

Who may have a reduced bacterial diversity?

The
bacterial diversity in the gut can be reduced in different groups of people:

• People who frequently take antibiotics, as antibiotics kill both harmful and beneficial bacteria.
• People with an unbalanced or low-fiber diet that does not sufficiently support the growth of certain bacteria.
• People with chronic digestive problems, autoimmune diseases or metabolic disorders may have an imbalance in their intestinal flora.
• Infants and older people can also have a reduced bacterial diversity, as the microbiome changes over the course of life.